Ortho Technician

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support nursing and medical staff by applying casts, splints and traction devices, adjusting equipment and ensuring patient safety.

You will handle inventory, sterilize supplies, transport charts and supplies, participate in training, and maintain accurate records in patient systems while upholding HIPAA and iRESPECT standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Technician training program.
• Qualified to work with adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction devices as ordered.
• Communicate with staff regarding activities, needs and problems.
• Maintain and inventory orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning, restocking patient care areas and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain required records and enter data in patient systems.

Skills

Orthopedic device handling

Patient safety

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic Technician training program

Job description

JOB SUMMARYApplies technical and operational knowledge to support nursing/medical staff by performing various orthopedic activities. Applies and removes casts, splints and dressing as well as traction/orthopedic equipment, devices and supplies as requiredKey Job ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionPerforms and/or assists with the application, adjustment and removal of casts, splints and traction/orthopedic devices as ordered by medical staff.Communicates to appropriate staff regarding activities, needs and problems. Follows up with medical/nursing staff as required.Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work.Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide orthopedic care, maintains competency and meets age- specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.Provides instructions to patient for proper care of cast, brace, crutches or other devices.Lifts, transports, and positions patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Transports charts, equipment and supplies to and from various areas.Makes rounds within clinical units to ensure that orthopedic equipment is in the proper working condition.Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.Inventories supplies daily and assists with care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies.Requisitions, receives, and maintains appropriate inventory of equipment, and supplies.Removes, cleans and stores after use, all orthopedic equipment and supplies.Assists with cleaning, restocking patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor or applicable service representative.Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).Participates in in-services and training with medical and nursing personnel in operation and care of orthopedic equipment and devises.Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care.Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, patient safety, environment and infection control standards.Provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Provides on-call coverage during weekend and off shifts.Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightStandingXWalkingXSittingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXClimbingXBalancingXStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingXCrawlingXReachingXHandlingXGraspingXFeelingXTalkingXHearingXRepetitive MotionsXEye/Hand/Foot CoordinationXEducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredHigh SchoolGraduate or equivalentRequiredandCompletion of an Orthopedic Technician training programPreferredandQualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.RequiredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ PreferredPrevious experience in the use of orthopedic devicesPreferred