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Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Clerk/Technician

b. Notifies Therapist of patient problems

c. Assists with duties as assigned

15. Follows safety standards while performing patient related duties:

a. Uses good body mechanics

b. Carries out transfer procedures correctly

c. Uses equipment in a safe manner

16. Perform routine random sampling for infection control

17. Responsible for maintaining department inventory

18. Keeps general work area clean

19. Maintains equipment in good working condition. Notifies Director of any equipment breakdown

20. Performs procedural documentation on treatments given and obtains co-signature of registered

Therapist

21. Participates in in-service and continuing education seminars

22. Promotes a caring and helpful attitude to visitors, physicians, patients and staff

Qualifications

1. High School graduate

2. Basic clerical skills

3. Good communication skills

4. Experience with Medical Terminology

5. Current AHA CPR for Healthcare Provider or Professional certification required.

Lifting Requirements

Medium – is considered generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or

carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

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