Ortho/Cast Technician - Orthopedic Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an Orthopedic Support Technician to assist physicians in examination, treatment, and follow-up care for orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, applying/removing casts, assisting with fracture reductions, maintaining inventory, sterilizing equipment, and keeping accurate patient records. HS diploma required; certification preferred; 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, CNA, or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring comfort.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in fracture reductions.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and keeps them up-to-date.

Conhecimentos

Excellent customer service

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Certification from Medical Assisting Program / CNA or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift)

No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Job Description Summary

Assists the Orthopedic Physicians in the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), or equivalent, preferred.

Skills

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

• One year previous healthcare experience, preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Sitting, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person (s) and/or equipment.
• Local travel to offsite locations

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"