Rehabilitation Technician

Catalog description

The rehabilitation technician (RT) performs patient related care tasks, 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 electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement, running ECG strips, and blood glucose monitoring. 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 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.