OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Rehab Technician performs patient related care tasks (direct bedside and therapeutic care). Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides direct patient care under supervision of the Licensed Nurse and or Licensed Therapist. Obtains and records patient vital signs. Monitors and records daily intake and output.Obtains specimens including non-invasive body fluids and blood specimens. Performs EKG's and blood glucose monitoring. Monitors and performs actions to decrease patient length of stay including but not limited to: use of computerized Bed Tracking System performing timely designated discharge duties and communicating discharge information to appropriate staff. Assists Physician/ Licensed Nurse/ or Licensed Therapist with diagnostic tests clinical procedures and other tasks as requested.Communicates patient needs and observed/reported changes in patient condition to supervising Licensed Nurse Physician or Licensed Therapist. Documents all interactions in patient's medical record as directed by Licensed Nurse Physician or Licensed Therapist. Assists Licensed Therapist in performing therapeutic procedures. Carries out assigned rehab tech duties such as cleaning treatment areas completing equipment maintenance and transporting patients as necessary.QualificationsMinimum:
Arizona CNA license
American Heart Association BLS
Healthcare education in related area
Preferred:
Aide to the OTR/L, PT, RN, CTRS, SLP-CCC
Pay Range$17.12 - $23.54 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
