Orthopedic Technician 2 PRN MACON

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Experience

• 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of clinical experience
• Experience in pediatrics
• Experience in supervision

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Must have ONE of the following: National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) through American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or associates degree or certificate from a NAOT Recognized School and Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or prior to first day in department if working in an Emergency Department

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation equipment hardware and procedures
• Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting splinting and hardware maintenance

Job Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
• Perform patient intake process including height/weight vital signs and intake questionnaires.
• Remove splint/cast as needed for x-ray.
• Apply splints/casts as ordered by provider/athletic trainer.
• Remove splints/casts at end of treatment as ordered.
• Applies and maintains traction and other patient hardware systems.
• Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers e.g. coworkers patients visitors physicians and volunteers.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with managerial aspects of orthopedic cost center.
• Precepts and trains Orthopedic Tech I in acquiring skills for job performance.
• Scrubs on identified orthopedic cases.
• Reports mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents or other safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines including N Neonate (less than 30 days) I Infant (30 days to 1 year) EC Early Childhood (1-5 years) LC Late Childhood (5-13 years) A Adolescent (13-17 years) AD Adult and ALL all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

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