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Physical science aide requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in physical science aide job postings.
Sample physical science aide requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
- Previous experience in a laboratory or related environment.
- Excellent knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Strong understanding of mathematics and data analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with relevant computer software.
Sample required physical science aide soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Physical science aide job description example 1
Fairview Health Services physical science aide job description
**Overview**
This position is for a Casual Physical Medicine Rehab Aide at M Health St John's Hospital in Maplewood. The Physical Medicine Rehab Aide is responsible for assisting all disciplines within rehabilitation services. This may include setting up and assisting w/ direct patient care, patient transport (and monitoring patients during these activities). The rehab aide is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and inventorying of equipment and durable medical equipment for patient use and communicating w/ vendors regarding equipment inventories. The aide will maintain and clean all department treatment areas. In addition, the rehab aide will assist w/ orientation of new staff, and orientation and training of volunteers.
This position is a casual position with a 1 weekend (Sat and Sun) per month commitment. There may be some weekday availability as well pending department needs.
**Responsibilities**
Provides patient transfers and transport
+ Follows proper procedure when completing/assisting with patient transfers to ensure safety of patient and self
+ Transports assigned patients in a safe and timely manner
+ Observes patient condition during transport and reports adverse symptoms to therapy or nursing staff.
+ Prints up schedule of transports from Epic.
With appropriate training may assist with patient care as delegated and under the supervision of a Certified/Licensed Rehab Professional
+ Including set-up of treatment equipment, monitoring patient activities, scoring of tests.
+ Immediately reports any observed change in patient status to supervising Certified/Licensed Rehab Professional.
+ May need to utilize Epic to check for patient weight/height and weight-bearing status.
Prepares, maintains, and cleans department/treatment areas in compliance with safely and infection control standards
+ Completes cleaning per schedule
+ Completes maintenance, temperature, and safety checklist
+ Completes required checklists
Assists with ordering, inventorying, issuing and verification of billing of supplies and/or patient treatment equipment, including rental equipment.
+ Participates in department, facility process/quality improvement initiatives.
+ Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with department productivity standards, attendance, time management and prioritization.
+ Knowledge of varying requirements for payor reimbursement of issued medical equipment, including waivers for non-covered equipment and Medicare primary walker issuance.
+ Ability to navigate in Epic to print up face sheet
Meets Customer Service Expectations for Department
+ Addresses patients/visitors in a professional and positive manner.
+ Answers phones promptly and courteously.
+ Protects confidentiality of protected patient information while working in a highly visible environment.
+ Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks in an environment faced with interruptions.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
+ Continuing Education focused on career path of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or other rehabilitation services (cardiac, pulmonary, etc.)
**Experience**
+ Interest in Rehab Services or Healthcare fields
****Must have BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross****
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_Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals-including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital-serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota._
_Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview's 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education._
**_Vaccination Update_**
_As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis._
_EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status._
**Job Locations** _US-MN-Maplewood_
**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(9/27/2022 9:53 AM)_
**_Profession_** _Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)_
**_Speciality_** _Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine_
**_Department_** _Rehab Administration_
**_Shift_** _day_
**_Hours per 2 weeks_** _8_
**_Location_** _St John's Hospital_
This position is for a Casual Physical Medicine Rehab Aide at M Health St John's Hospital in Maplewood. The Physical Medicine Rehab Aide is responsible for assisting all disciplines within rehabilitation services. This may include setting up and assisting w/ direct patient care, patient transport (and monitoring patients during these activities). The rehab aide is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and inventorying of equipment and durable medical equipment for patient use and communicating w/ vendors regarding equipment inventories. The aide will maintain and clean all department treatment areas. In addition, the rehab aide will assist w/ orientation of new staff, and orientation and training of volunteers.
This position is a casual position with a 1 weekend (Sat and Sun) per month commitment. There may be some weekday availability as well pending department needs.
**Responsibilities**
Provides patient transfers and transport
+ Follows proper procedure when completing/assisting with patient transfers to ensure safety of patient and self
+ Transports assigned patients in a safe and timely manner
+ Observes patient condition during transport and reports adverse symptoms to therapy or nursing staff.
+ Prints up schedule of transports from Epic.
With appropriate training may assist with patient care as delegated and under the supervision of a Certified/Licensed Rehab Professional
+ Including set-up of treatment equipment, monitoring patient activities, scoring of tests.
+ Immediately reports any observed change in patient status to supervising Certified/Licensed Rehab Professional.
+ May need to utilize Epic to check for patient weight/height and weight-bearing status.
Prepares, maintains, and cleans department/treatment areas in compliance with safely and infection control standards
+ Completes cleaning per schedule
+ Completes maintenance, temperature, and safety checklist
+ Completes required checklists
Assists with ordering, inventorying, issuing and verification of billing of supplies and/or patient treatment equipment, including rental equipment.
+ Participates in department, facility process/quality improvement initiatives.
+ Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with department productivity standards, attendance, time management and prioritization.
+ Knowledge of varying requirements for payor reimbursement of issued medical equipment, including waivers for non-covered equipment and Medicare primary walker issuance.
+ Ability to navigate in Epic to print up face sheet
Meets Customer Service Expectations for Department
+ Addresses patients/visitors in a professional and positive manner.
+ Answers phones promptly and courteously.
+ Protects confidentiality of protected patient information while working in a highly visible environment.
+ Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks in an environment faced with interruptions.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
+ Continuing Education focused on career path of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or other rehabilitation services (cardiac, pulmonary, etc.)
**Experience**
+ Interest in Rehab Services or Healthcare fields
****Must have BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross****
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We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
_Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals-including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital-serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota._
_Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview's 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education._
**_Vaccination Update_**
_As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis._
_EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status._
**Job Locations** _US-MN-Maplewood_
**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(9/27/2022 9:53 AM)_
**_Profession_** _Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)_
**_Speciality_** _Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine_
**_Department_** _Rehab Administration_
**_Shift_** _day_
**_Hours per 2 weeks_** _8_
**_Location_** _St John's Hospital_
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Updated March 14, 2024
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