St. Luke's University Health Network
Healthcare
RestorativeTechnician
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“Restorative Technician at St. Luke's University Health Network. Skills: Patient mobilization, Orthotic bracing. Carries out direct patient care duties including transfers, ambulation assistance, and response to call bells.. Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living to complement mobility/activity and encourage independence as appropriate.”
What You'll Achieve.
Limit immobility harm, which may occur with prolonged periods of bed rest or reduction in physical activity associated with injury and/or disease.
Industry & Context.
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time., Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively., Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines., Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs., Must have the ability to lift/move patients greater 300 lbs. by way of mechanical lift and/or device., Must have the ability to frequently stoop, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level., Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature., Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells., Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current CPR certification
Nice to Have
Four-year bachelor’s degree, Certification as an orthotic fitter
What You'll Do.
Carries out direct patient care duties including transfers
ambulation assistance
and response to call bells.
Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living to complement mobility/activity and encourage independence as appropriate.
Provide fitting for semi-custom orthotic braces following the appropriate training and education provided by Inpatient Rehabilitation Department clinical staff.
Completes timely documentation of patient related information.
Maintains order/confidentiality of all inpatient records in universal chart order per policy.
Observes and reports changes in the patient’s health status to inpatient nursing team on the given patient care unit.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Inpatient Rehabilitation and Nursing, as needed, to prioritize mobilization of patients with the greatest need.; May collaborate with the Inpatient Rehabilitation team (Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Language Pathology) and/or Nursing teams to provide early and consistent mobilization opportunities for patients within the acute hospital setting.
Full Job Description
### _St. Luke 's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission_ _of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient 's ability to pay for health care._ The Restorative Technician assists the inpatient rehabilitation department with activities related to patient mobilization and application of semi-custom orthotics/bracing. Patient mobilization activities limit immobility harm, which may occur with prolonged periods of bed rest or reduction in physical activity associated with injury and/or disease. The Restorative Technician, under supervision/direction of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager may collaborate with the Inpatient Rehabilitation team (Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Language Pathology) and/or Nursing teams to provide early and consistent mobilization opportunities for patients within the acute hospital setting. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Carries out direct patient care duties including transfers, ambulation assistance, and response to call bells. * Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living to complement mobility/activity and encourage independence as appropriate. * Collaborate with Inpatient Rehabilitation and Nursing, as needed, to prioritize mobilization of patients with the greatest need. * Provide fitting for semi-custom orthotic braces following the appropriate training and education provided by Inpatient Rehabilitation Department clinical staff. * Completes timely documentation of patient related information. * Maintains order/confidentiality of all inpatient records in universal chart order per policy. * Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues o
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