Orthopedic Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

Job Summary:

As an Orthopedic Technician at SSM Health, you will play a vital role in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider. Your primary responsibilities will include applying and removing splints and casts, repairing and maintaining casting material, and assessing cast material needs and application techniques for patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply and remove splints and casts.
  • Repair, maintain, and adjust casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
  • Assess cast material needs and application techniques for patients.
  • Measure and fit patients for hinged braces, order appliances, and document measurements and results.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care, and removal.
  • Document events in the patient's medical record, including blood pressures, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide escort for orthopedic patients within the clinic when necessary.
  • Participate in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician, and appointment desk.
  • Assist with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
  • One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Occasional driving.

Work Environment:

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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