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Posted: 27-Jul-22
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Allied Health
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in fiscal year 2017.
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Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
Speech Pathology & Audiology - Therapy Aide
Occupational Summary
Perform moderately skilled work aiding Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (if applicable) with departmental operating procedures and patient treatment.
Work Performed Level I
Perform patient related tasks and instruction, in which employee has attained competence, as specifically designated by the therapist. Prepare patient and treatment area for care, aid therapist with patient care under direct and/or indirect supervision. Meet all competency skills for Therapy Aide Level I. Utilize correct sterile technique and cleaning procedures when assisting clinicians with treatment materials and when assisting clinician with endoscope utilization and transportation in addition to treatment material. Transport, transfer, and/or assist patient in and out of wheelchair, bed, tilt table, or stretcher safely and without undue discomfort to patient. Assist in scheduling inpatients and outpatients as needed. Arrange schedule so patients will arrive in the department for their scheduled visit. Assist in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Manage, organize, and stock inventory systematically and efficiently; check inventory levels on a daily basis or according to area standard and place as needed, and check orders received for accuracy and damage. Demonstrate knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics. Understand oxygen procedures in transport of patients. Transport/deliver equipment, records, mail/messages in a timely manner as requested or according to daily schedule. Complete projects involving picture communication software, lamination, and other related communication aid tasks as needed. Consistently meet patient care productivity standards for job classification. Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the department/division. Report patient responses/reactions to treatment. Complete activity logs, safety logs, stamped patient attendance information, and other projects as assigned. Assist with phone and front office coverage as needed. Communicate with patient and staff in courteous, respectful, and supportive manner. Respond promptly to requests for assistance in a cooperative and enthusiastic manner. Participate in review of activities and processes for area of work; assist in implementing changes to effect continual improvement in services provided; and comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
Level II in addition to duties described in Level I, performs the following: Aid with more complex therapy procedures appropriate for non-licensed staff, including independent performance of some treatment techniques with on-site supervision. Manage custom supply orders, including: delivery tracking, sending packing slips to procurement, and processing returns in appropriate and timely manner. Check equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair, replacement. Consistently meet patient care productivity standards for job classification. Display flexibility in scheduling. Document scheduling-related information in medical record as appropriate. Provide on-site supervision to assigned aides. Organize workload for assigned staff in fair and equitable way.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for both Level I and Level II positions include the following: Basic computer skills, ability to learn and use DUHS computer system programs. Knowledge and ability to provide personal services for patients and care for equipment and supplies. Ability to understand, follow and communicate/relate oral and written instructions and pertinent information accurately. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, staff, and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Level I
Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Level II
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Licensure/Certification as Athletic Trainer or Massage Therapist, or at least three years relevant experience as rehab aide/tech.
Experience
Level I
Successful completion of an on-the-job training period, rendering competency in performance of required duties after a specified period of time. One year rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred.
Level II
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Licensure/Certification as Athletic Trainer or Massage Therapist, or at least three years relevant experience as rehab aide/tech.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Levels I and II
BCLS certification or obtain within first three months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Levels I and II
Complete projects involving picture communication software, lamination, and other related communication aid tasks as needed
Assist with orientation and training of volunteers and students assigned to SLP and/or Audiology work area.
Basic computer skills, ability to learn and use DUHS computer system programs.
Knowledge and ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety.
Knowledge and ability to provide personal services for patients and care for equipment and supplies.
Ability to understand, follow and communicate/relate oral and written instructions and pertinent information accurately.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, staff, and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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