Patient Handling Technician

Overview

Patient Handling Technician

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Facility:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:
Physical Therapy

Req #:

Status:
Per Diem | Shift: Day | Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Under the direction of the manager, the Patient Handling Technician provides patient transfers to all types of patients using appropriate techniques/lifting devices. Documents all patient encounters, as well as verbally communicates with nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists when needed.

Required:

• High school diploma, successful completion of department orientation program

Preferred:

• College Graduate preferred

• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Per Diem (Based on need of Department)

• Assists in development of daily schedule as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new department members.
• Attends department meetings and in-service as required.
• Communicates appropriately with supervisors and keeps them informed of issues, problems, concerns. (i.e. patient care, administration, scheduling)
• Demonstrates knowledge of precautions regarding oxygen tanks/lines, port a catheter, Picc lines, central lines, etc.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics while working with patients and equipment.
• Documents daily, both on the computer and in the logbook, all patient encounters.
• Maintains adequate productivity levels, as determined by the supervisor.
• Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfecting of lifting equipment as needed.
• Performs office tasks as necessary, demonstrates appropriate telephone skills and relays/acts upon information in a timely manner.
• Performs other tasks as directed by his/her supervisor or the department director.
• Provides patient transfers to all types of patients throughout the medical center.
• Seeks guidance from the primary nurse regarding current patient status and relates pertinent patient information back to the RN and/or PT/OT.
• Understands and implements the patient s weight-bearing and orthopedic precautions, as well as consults with physical or occupational therapists regarding difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and demonstrates proper use of lifting devices to ensure safe handling of patients. Checks patients for signs of distress following transfer.
• Works schedule as assigned by the supervisor.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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