Orthopedic Cast Tech PRN

Job Summary

Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon, fellows/residents and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances casts, splints and other dressings. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regards to their growth and development progress.

Job Duties

• Understands and applies proper aseptic technique for dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K-Wires.
• Orders, maintains, and charges of orthopaedic equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Processes special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units from outside vendors.
• To review and make recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products.
• To introduce and evaluate new products in accordance with Hospital policy.
• To process and add all new equipment to inventory following Hospital standards.
• Carefully coordinates repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Aids in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards.
• Completes inpatient and outpatient Cast Room charge entry on a daily basis.
• Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner.
• Documents changes to the plan whether that be in the Electronic Medical Record or in the paper chart.
• Trains residents and students under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeons, in the application and removal of casts and splints.
• Aids in clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon.
• Aids in preparing and setting up and dismantling specific types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon.
• Stocks traction equipment in ER and on the unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A high school education is required. Two years of college or technical school preferred.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Pay Range

• $21.00-$32.55 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.