THERAPEUTIC/MEDICAL AIDE
BASIC PURPOSE:
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving
patients or other work related to providing durable medical equipment
for clients or assisting professional staff in performing various
treatments, such as assisting in surgical units. The primary
emphasis is on working with patients or professional staff in carrying
out prescribed work assignments as allowed by applicable licensure
laws. Incumbents perform a variety of routine tasks in a
therapeutic or medical program, which requires a limited knowledge of
work procedures and understanding of the materials and equipment.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
The functions in this job family will vary by level and program, but may include the following:
• Works with patients, individually and
in-groups or with professional staff, as directed by supervising
therapist to meet goals established by the professional therapy staff
or other responsible medical staff.
• Prepares and submits routine reports on
patient’s attendance, behavior, reaction to work on projects and
work accomplishments, as directed by supervising therapist.
• Provides assistance in completing surgical
procedures, setting up operating room, arranging instruments, assisting
surgeon and cleaning and sterilizing instruments and supplies.
• Maintains and repairs medical equipment,
including electropneumatic controls, x-ray machines, diagnostic
equipment and projectors, adapters or modifies various types of durable
medical equipment.
• Accounts for all working tools, supplies, and
equipment in the therapy or surgical area and maintains them in proper
working condition.
• Assists with treatment planning, scheduling and referral procedures as needed.
• Provides service in accordance with programs planned by a professional supervisor.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:
The Therapeutic/Medical Aide job family consists of two levels which
are distinguished by the level of complexity of assigned tasks and the
expertise required to complete assigned tasks and activities.
Level I:
Code: X11A
Salary Band: D
This is the basic level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities
for assisting in providing treatment to patients or performing other
routine duties to build their skills in the specific type of
therapeutic or medical program to which assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include
knowledge of fundamental methods, materials and equipment of designated
therapy or medical program; and of necessary safety precautions.
Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; and
work with and direct individuals or groups of patients.
Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.
Level II:
Code:
X11B Salary
Band: E
This is the career level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities
at the full performance level for a full range of duties related to
assisting professionals with the treatment of patients and the
maintenance of appropriate records of progress or in assisting
professional staff in surgical procedures, or in the maintenance of
various types of medical equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include a
working knowledge of therapy techniques and medical procedures; of the
kinds and uses of various therapy and medical equipment; and of methods
of preparing materials and equipment for individual and group sessions,
and for use in various medical procedures. Ability is required to
work effectively with patients; assist professionals with groups;
assist professionals with teaching and coaching therapy techniques; to
use specified therapy media; to maintain effective working
relationships with others, to follow oral and written directions and
instructions; and to maintain and keep written records of all
treatments and compile these into periodic reports.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year
of experience in assisting professional staff with therapy or medical
aide to patients or repairing therapeutic medical equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Veteran Affairs may require some positions to have
possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and/or possession
of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of
appointment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs may require current certification in
good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA)
Certified Medication Aide.