Orthopedic Technician

Its more than a career, its a calling.

MO-SSM Health 3878 Pershall Rd

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies and removes splints and casts.

Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.

Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.

Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.

Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.

Documents events in the patients medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patients medical record.

Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.

Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk.

Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving patients.

Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2060000010 NoCo Specialty Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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