Job Description
Job Requisition Number 21958Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Variable Day Shift, including some evenings
Monday - Friday, Occasional Weekends
Onsite
Travel to Regional Sites
Summary:
The Orthopedic Technician I/ II works under the direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner, maintains patient flow, provides orthopedic patient care, and is responsible for education of patients, peers, and self.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintains patient flow, rooming and assisting patients and assisting the physician, cast application and removal, setting up and removal of traction, completes patient documentation and encounter forms, answers patient and family questions and supplies patient with proper printed material as ordered by physician.
2. Provides patient with home going instructions which may include dressing changes, exercise and crutch or walker training.
3. Responsible for education of patients, peers, and self.
4. Maintains clean patient rooms.
5. Follows OSHA / HIPAA / JCAHO regulations and guidelines at all times.
6. Other duties as required
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
2. Positive bedside manner.
3. Understanding of prioritizing and time management skills.
4. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
5. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
6. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Completion of an allied health program [RN, PA, LPN, MA, Surgical Tech, Athletic Training, Paramedic, Intermediate, or EMT Basic] is preferred.
2. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Jobs For You
-
Respiratory Tech Akron, Ohio
You have no recently viewed jobs. After you have explored this site, you can view jobs you've recently visited here.
You have no saved jobs. When you are searching for jobs, you can save your favorites for later by pressing the heart icon, shown here:
Support for your best life
Our comprehensive benefits will help you thrive personally and professionally.