Orthopedic Technician Lead
Orthopedic Technician Lead
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Job Description
Its more than a career its a calling.
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Oversees the daily activities and operations of assigned staff and provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Creates work schedules and determines coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage.
- Trains and coaches assigned staff. Provides input for hiring and termination procedures.
- Ensures adequate supply levels are maintained. Manages product usage.
- Performs monthly inventory of durable medical equipment and medication injections.
- Applies and removes splints and casts.
- Repairs maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
- Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.
- Measures and fits patients for hinged braces orders appliances and documents measurements and results.
- Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application care and removal.
- Documents events in the patients medical record (blood pressures etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patients medical record.
- Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.
- Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education referral to nurse physician and appointment desk.
- Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of 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.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- 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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SAPO ORTH SPTS MED MTScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does 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. Click here to learn more.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
