ORTHO TECH (Hiring Immediately)

Minimum Offer $17.86/hr.

Maximum Offer $31.24/hr. Compensation Disclaimer

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 Faculty 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: No minimum experience required

Nonessential: 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.

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

Department: Clinical Nursing Support