Orthopedic Technician I

About the role

Bentonville Ortho Walk-In Clinic – Full-time (36 hours per week) – Casting experience preferred. Assists physicians and nurses with the simple care of orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nurses with the simple care of orthopedic patients
• Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders
• Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders
• Assists patients when learning to use orthopedic appliances
• Assists the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures
• Completes patient care (vitals, I&O, heights, weights, head circumference, ADLs, etc.) in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff
• Communicates patient/family information to the health care team to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care
• Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques per hospital policy
• Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately
• Maintains supplies in the cast room daily and ensures the room is kept neat and clean
• Practices cost‑effective use of supplies
• Identifies faulty equipment and initiates the repair process
• Assures charges for orthopedic procedures and equipment are completed
• Provides instructions for care of casts and other orthopedic appliances to nursing personnel and/or families as requested
• Utilizes available communication tools (OA, staff meetings, bulletin boards) to remain informed
• Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• No formal education required (high school diploma or GED recommended)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; high school diploma or GED may substitute for experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent (recommended)
• Registered Orthopedic Tech (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (recommended)

Skills

• Applying and removing casts, braces, and splints
• Using orthopedic appliances
• Performing wound care and dressing changes
• Assisting patients with orthopedic appliance use
• Assisting with orthopedic procedures
• Completing patient care (vitals, I&O, measurements, ADLs)
• Documenting patient care per guidelines
• Recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition