Ambulatory Orthopedic Cast Technician

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary:

Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon fellows/residents and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances casts splints and other dressings. Has an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another and is able to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions. Responsible for ordering maintaining and charging of orthopaedic equipment and supplies. The position actively supports the Hospitals and the departments Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

Job Duties:

• Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal pediatric adolescent and adult patients in regards to their growth and development progress.

• Applies and assists in the application and removal of body casts.

• Performs dressing changes removal of sutures staples Steinman pins and KWires using proper aseptic technique.

• Order supplies and equipment from storeroom and outside vendors. Keep the supplies andequipment in an organized fashion and maintains appropriate back up of supplies according toDivisions needs.

• Maintains an accurate inventory and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment.

• Processes special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units from outside vendors.

• To review and make recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products. To introduce and evaluate new products in accordance with Hospital policy. To process and add all new equipment to inventory following Hospital standards.

• Coordinate repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.

• Aids in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards.

• Completes inpatient and outpatient Cast Room charge entry on a daily basis.

• Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner.

• Documents changes to the plan whether that be in the Electronic Medical Record or in the paper chart.

• Trains residents and students under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeons in the application and removal of casts and splints.

• Assists with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon

• Prepares and sets up and dismantles specific types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon. Stocks traction equipment in ER and on the unit.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A high school education is required. Two years of college or technical school preferred.

• Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred.

• Basic Life Support Certification required.

• A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an Orthopedic Physicians office is preferred.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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