Orthopedic Technician, FT

Role Overview

• Performs casts, cast reapplication, and splint application under the direction and by order of the Physician or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP)
• Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies
• Provides instructions to patients and family members according to approved protocol and/or the plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, or Mid Level Provider
• Performs cast reapplication with Physician's or ACP's orders
• Prepares patient for routine examination and procedures and sets up rooms
• Performs simple, non-sterile dressing changes on wounds greater than 48 hours old
• Performs order entry of labs, x-rays, etc.
• Cleans rooms and instruments according to OSHA and TJC standards
• Assists Clinician and/or RN with procedures performed in the patient care setting
• Recognizes and provides for cultural and language differences of the patient/family
• Assists with the retrieval and checking of prior films
• Performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Training and experience as an orthopedic technician is preferred
• Orthopedic technologist certification is preferred
• Completion of an approved Nurse Aide II training program is preferred
• Current listing with the Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide II is preferred
• BLS HCP from AHA certification required
• Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program