Shepherd Center
PRNProgramTechnician-SHAREMilitaryInitiative
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“PRN Program Technician - SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, patient care, rehabilitation treatment. Assists team members in the care of patients through implementation of patient treatment plans within respective department. Guides and monitors patients (adolescent, adults and geriatrics) in the planning and simplification of tasks, ”
What You'll Achieve.
assist patients in achieving their goals
Industry & Context.
Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process
Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients, Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize, Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs, Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma, Valid Georgia Driver’s License with clean driving record, BLS required within three (3) months of hire date, Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date, Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related field, One year of previous health care experience as CNA or therapy/program technician
What You'll Do.
Assists team members in the care of patients through implementation of patient treatment plans within respective department
Guides and monitors patients (adolescent
adults and geriatrics) in the planning and simplification of tasks
and in the actual performance of life skills
Assists patients with activities of daily living
Supervises patients on individual life skills outings and in repetitive cognitive retraining tasks
Assists patient care team members or independently performs lifts
activities of daily living
transfers in any location of the program
passive range of motion
Maintains all equipment in safe working conditions and reports broken or faulty equipment to supervisor
Maintains therapy areas and equipment for cleanliness and prepares them for the start of each treatment session
as well as at the beginning of the day and clean up at end of the day
Coordinates and performs patient and department related administrative tasks (scheduling
patient documentation
Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks
Performs bivalve splint fabrication for both UEs and LEs
Initiates and completes special assignments as requested
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures
Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents
or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system
Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements
organizational standards
and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists team members in the care of patients; Assists patient care team members or independently performs lifts, transport, activities of daily living, transfers in any location of the program, passive range of motion, wheelchair mobility; Participates in departmental meetings and inservices, as requested; Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks; Supports problem resolution process
Full Job Description
**About Shepherd Center** With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by _U.S. News_ as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years. Since 2007, Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative has provided evidence-based rehabilitation for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. The Program Technician assists team members in the care of patients through implementation of patient treatment plans within respective department. Areas of focus typically include community re-entry, life skills activities, routine activities of daily living, and meeting behavioral needs of patients. This hands-on job interacts and engages with patients, guiding and monitoring through the treatment plan to assist patients in achieving their goals. The Program Technician provides rehabilitation treatment to patients at Shepherd Center. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Guides and monitors patients (adolescent, adult
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