About the Role
<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Under the direction of a licensed therapist, assists in delivering patient care in the rehabilitation setting as described in State of Maryland Practice Acts. Performs routine tasks to help ensure productive therapy sessions such as maintaining treatment areas, preparing patients for therapy, and assisting in clerical tasks.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.</em></p><ul><li> Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment to adhere to appropriate infection control standards, as well as maintains logs to assure compliance.</li><li>Assists the licensed clinicians in the delivery of patient care as permitted by State of Maryland Practice Acts.</li><li>Assists in the training of new rehabilitation technicians.</li><li>Assists front office and clinicians with routine clerical tasks to support the patient care process.</li><li>Monitors and maintains inventory to assure adequate supplies.</li><li>Demonstrates patient-centered care and service.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><strong>Education & Experience - Required</strong></p><ul><li><strong><u>Education:</u></strong> High School diploma or equivalent</li><li><strong><u>Experience:</u></strong> No experience required</li><li><strong><u>Certifications:</u></strong> Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Licensure/Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><u>Experience:</u></strong> 1 year of relevant experience</li><li><strong><u>Certifications:</u></strong> Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained prior to hire</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.</li><li>Interpersonal skills to enable the technician to establish and maintain rapport with team members, patients, and families.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.</li></ul><br><br>