Activity Based Tech, Frazier Rehab Institute, Pediatric NeuroRecovery, 8a-4:30p

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Activity-Based Technician (ABT) provides a direct supportive role in the delivery of activity-based therapy services. The ABT prepares the patients for treatment and assists in providing activity-based therapy interventions. The employee is an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the delivery of care according to acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician
• Performs departmental operational duties as assigned,

• Coordinates use of equipment with other health care professionals and consistently returns equipment to proper storage area in good working order
• Reports patient responses to treatment as they occur to the primary clinician to ensure continuity of care; communicates any incident or unusual occurrence and completes the appropriate forms, as necessary, according to department policy

• Performs supply management in a timely manner to prevent delays of service; accurately and proficiently orders supplies
• Ensures completion of departmental compliance logs for a safe environment of care

Other Functions:

• Remains accessible to departmental team members, notifying each of any situations that would remove them from their assigned area
• Notifies appropriate team members of any cancellations and cancellation reasons
• Assists other staff by informing the Supervisor, Manager, or designee of available time
• Maintains productivity to maximize direct patient care and to allow work on individual goals and objectives; utilizes time of decreased patient care workload to complete all non-patient care responsibilities and demonstrates effective time management
• Maintains skills necessary to operate equipment properly and educate others
• Assesses environment and equipment for safety hazards and reports all hazards to appropriate personnel
• Provides input to the Supervisor/Manager regarding department goals and objectives based on assessed needs of the department/facility
• Assists with data collection and entry as directed in the designated work setting; completes department logs, as needed
• Participates in meetings and/or serves on committees as required as a representative of the department
• Performs research duties/tasks according to standard operating procedures as directed
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Minimum 60 credit hours completion toward degree in exercise science, physiology, or health related field or two years of experience in an activity-based therapy practice setting (required)

Experience:

• At least six (6) months of patient care experience in an activity-based practice setting (preferred)
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and basic exercise science strongly (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of department/organization policies and procedures by implementing them appropriately
• Able to organize and adjust daily work priorities to meet the demands of each operational day, as demonstrated by ensuring coverage and coordinating an effective workflow
• Effectively maintains the established lines of communication demonstrated by constructively communicating concerns and directing questions to the immediate Supervisor/Manager
• Demonstrates skills in appropriate workplace relationship building to promote a positive team culture
• Promotes engagement by sharing ideas and giving positively phrased constructive feedback
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and efficiency; well organized and pays keen attention to detail

• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; demonstrates skills necessary to operate equipment properly

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and adjust communication style as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience

Reasoning Ability: 

• Able to critically think through complex situations and appropriately identifies when to escalate issues
• Demonstrates problem-solving and inductive reasoning skills to propose solutions to operational issues

Computer Skills:

• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community