Orthopedic Tech – Ahuja (Beachwood)

Description
What You Will Do
Displays commitment to UH Essential Behaviors, the UH mission, employee engagement and other system-wide service excellence initiatives
Assist Orthopaedic Surgeons in setting specialized traction apparatuses and applying/removal of patient casts and splints
Responsible for performing duties as first assistant to the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room
Assists surgeons when necessary in surgery, Emergency Department, Patient care floors, and on-call on weekends
Provides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics
Educates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices, casting, traction
Provides age specific care to patients from neonates through elderly
Performs non-patient care duties and cross coverage of other positions within the practice as assigned
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity