Radiology Technician

Job Summary: Assists with the provision of rehabilitation services to patients under the direct supervision of a Supervising Physical Therapist designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations. May function in a variety of settings including, but not limited to skilled nursing facilities, outpatient treatment centers, and home care settings. 

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

• Assists therapists as directed to prepare patients for assessments and treatments.
• Assists with the placement and removal of appliances and splints as directed by the Supervising Therapist. 
• Assists the Supervising Therapist to conduct both individual and group treatment as outlined in treatment plan in the areas of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination, cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance. 
• Maintains department equipment by cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining orderly condition and reporting defective equipment. 
• Facilitates the smooth functioning of the department to which assigned by performing administrative tasks and clerical duties such as scheduling patients, obtaining and monitoring authorizations, and answering phone calls. 
• Maintains inventory of department equipment and supplies. 
• Participates in patient, family and staff education. 
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. 
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members. Coordinate and assist with care as directed. 
• Documents and maintains patient records that reflect patient treatment: (Evaluation, daily treatment record, telephone orders, billing).

Competencies: 

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.  

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.  

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.  

• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.  

• Self-Motivated- Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.  

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.  

• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.  

• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.  

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.  

• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.  

• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.  

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.  

• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.  

• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.  

• Organized -Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.  

• Initiative - Ability to make decisions ortake actions to solvea problem or reach a goal.  

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.  

• Ethical - Ability todemonstrateconduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.  

• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.  

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.  

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.  

• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.  

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.  

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.  

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.