Orthopedic Technician
4 weeks ago
- Reviews physician or nurse practitioner orders to determine required procedure and prepares supplies accordingly.
- Identifies patient with 2 identifiers, name and date of birth.
- 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.
- Is respectful, tactful, and courteous in interactions with patients, family, visitors, providers, and co-workers in performance of duties at OIC.
- Understanding that you may have to work longer due to patient demand.
- 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.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS:
- Provider’s orders are implemented with and applied to the correct, patient and body part as evidenced by provider review, providers’ orders, chart review, and patient or parents’ concerns.
- Appropriate documentation and instruction is provided to patients and parents as evidenced by the condition of the patient on return visit.
- Positive provider, staff, patient, and visitor relations as evidenced by positive feedback and confidence level. No disciplinary actions taken for work related issues.
- Supplies required by the department and the safe work environment needed by the department are maintained.
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance as evidenced by management collaboration
- Cast removals, modified and or applied to the correct body parts in an appropriate and effective manner as evidenced by the Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
- Ability to apply, adjust and remove all common orthopedic devices, using a manual or standard practice as a guide.
- Appropriate documentation and instruction is provided to patients upon discharge as evidenced by patient condition or return visits.
- Positive physician and staff relations as evidenced by positive comments and confidence level of work.
- Providing efficient and courteous patient care for those who visit our institution and continue to follow these measures on a daily basis.
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 BLS\CPR certification.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Strenuous work environment with the ability to make decisions. The urgent care is a fast paced facility with long hours of operations that include weekends and holidays. Team work with other orthopedic technicians and staff, is highly demanded. MENTAL DEMANDS:Effectively cope with typical job stress. Must demonstrate an ability to prioritize job responsibilities. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
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