Pediatric Ortho Technician Days Clinic

Its more than a career its a calling

Job Highlights:

This is a full-time day-shift position in a clinic setting. The hours are Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. You will work 5 days one week and 4 days the next week - (72 hours in a 2-week pay period). Extra day off is not always the same. There is also a holiday rotation. No weekends.

Experience with pediatric patients and/or ortho experience preferred but not required.

Address of the clinic: 1465 S. Grand Blvd St. Louis MO 63104 and floating to 4 other locations:

3403 Anderson Healthcare Dr Edwardsville IL 62025 (once per week)

3878 Pershall Road Ferguson MO 63135 (once per week)

13000 Butler Crest Dr St. Louis MO 63128 (once per month)

301 Caledonia Pkwy Suite 220 OFallon MO 63368 (once per month)

*floating schedule is an approximation only could be more or less frequent*

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• 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.
• 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

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift:

Benefits:

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.

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