Orthopedic Cast Technician
Orthopedic Cast Technician
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Job Description
Overview:
Fulltime 40 hours/week. No Holidays. No weekends. No night shift. No oncall. Rotating 8hour shifts 73:30 84:30 or 8:305. Travel to local offsite locations required.
Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
- Applies and removes casts splints and braces as directed by the physician.
- Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
- Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
- Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are uptodate.
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Certification from a Medical Assisting Program STNA or equivalent preferred.
Skills:
Excellent customer service interpersonal andcommunication skills.
Experience:
- One year previous healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech Suture Tech or EMT preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Decision Making Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Squat/kneel Walking
FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Sitting Standing
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person (s) and/or equipment.
- Local travel to offsite locations
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
