ORTHO TECH -

About the role

Department: Orthopaedics Clinic
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assist physician with seminars, demonstrations and patient-care instructions
• PATIENT CARE - Apply casts, splints, traction and other orthopedic devices; assist with other related orthopedic procedures under the guidance and supervision of attending orthopedic physician
• ADMISSION - Assist patients and families with all aspects of the admission, transfer and discharge process; may schedule patient appointments as required
• DATA - Enter and retrieve computer data and ensure accuracy
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Maintain a sanitary work area to include patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment malfunctions; order and stock supplies
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT CARE – Assist in preparation for procedures by removing necessary medications from the medication Pyxis
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED Equivalent
• Experience: No minimum experience required
• Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Physical Conditions: Heavy Work

Physical Conditions

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Benefits

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