Orthopaedic Institute for Children “OIC” mission is to provide outstanding care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and through the support of the OIC Foundation, to provide care for children regardless of ability to pay and advance care worldwide for all musculoskeletal patients through medical education and scientific research.
Orthopedic Technician – Urgent Care Center
Summary
Under the supervision a nurse practitioner, licensed physician, or Registered Nurse, the Orthopedic Technician ensures the quality of treatment ordered by providers is performed to the standard of Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Responsibility includes but not limited to assist with all routine and advanced orthopedic needs; prepare patient and applies, modifies and or removes cast; teach patient and parents how to us supportive devices and cast care; and perform the assigned duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews physician or nurse practitioner orders to determine required procedure and prepares supplies accordingly.
- Confirms the proper site with patient and provider’s orders
- Prepares the patient by explaining procedure.
- Prepares and positions the patient for safe application of cast application or removal
- Assesses the need for skin protection and age appropriate considerations.
- Assist providers with reductions, casting, suture removal, suturing, and dressing applications.
- Instructs family and patient on proper follow-up and cast care.
- Ensures orders typed in computer match providers’ written orders. Consults provider if discrepancy or question.
- Reviews providers discharge instructions with the patient and family.
- Fits, teaches crutch training, walker training, and use of supportive devices.
- Makes sure all tasks are placed in the system prior to discharging patient.
- Has provider review cast before patient discharge.
- Cleans up work area after completion of procedure and prepares for next patient.
- Charts all actions taken within scope of practice and at the direction of the provider.
- Actively seeks to fill empty beds with waiting patients.
- Cleans and sets up plaster area and patient treatment areas.
- Reviews and assist with maintaining inventory of supplies. May be required to order supplies as needed.
- Communication with department manager and purchasing director in regards to all supplies and equipment required by department.
- Rotates supply stock so that oldest supplies are used first.
- Keeps supply areas neatly organized.
- Maintains a clean and safe patient care and work area.
- Triage patients when triage person unavailable.
- Reports broken equipment, safety and compliance issues to department manager.
- Performs tasks that are within the scope of position qualifications, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of the urgent care department, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the OIC.
- Float between departments when needed.
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of orthopedic technician training required.
- One to four (1-4) years of related experience required.
- Orthopedic technician certification preferred.
- Current BLSCPR certification.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Position Information: We are currently hiring for Full-time and On-call Orthopedic Technician. Weekends may be required.
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please APPLY ONLINE for On-call Orthopedic Technician Position –
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1fe50326-beac-4a7c-a564-f8a14f9c5bb0&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Please APPLY ONLINE for Full-time Orthopedic Technician Position –
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1fe50326-beac-4a7c-a564-f8a14f9c5bb0&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US