ORTHO TECH

Ortho Tech And Outpatient Experience Preferred.

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Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Orthopaedics Clinic

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary:

Assist with the care of orthopedic patients. Apply routine casts, splints, traction and other orthopedic devices under the guidance and supervision of attending medical staff. Maintain orthopedic equipment. May perform a variety of clerical duties in support of assigned area. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE - Assist physician with seminars, demonstrations and patient-care instructions
• PATIENT CARE - Apply casts, splints, traction and other orthopedic devices; assist with other related orthopedic procedures under the guidance and supervision of attending orthopedic physician
• ADMISSION - Assist patients and families with all aspects of the admission, transfer and discharge process; may schedule patient appointments as required
• DATA - Enter and retrieve computer data and ensure accuracy
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Maintain a sanitary work area to include patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment malfunctions; order and stock supplies
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT CARE – Assist in preparation for procedures by removing necessary medications from the medication Pyxis
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent
  
  

Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

No minimum experience required

1 year directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
  
  

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required