Orthopaedic Tech (Temp)

UHC United Hospital Center; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine seeks a clinically skilled professional to cast, splint, and apply DME soft goods for orthopaedic patients. You will analyze fractures, select casting methods, and support staff in delivering patient care in a busy outpatient unit.

Responsibilities include vitals, coordinating tests, and assisting with documentation and tests as ordered by physicians. BLS and prior nursing assistant training are preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma required for the role.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsabilidades

• Cast and splint patients as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons.
• Deliver patient care as directed by physicians.
• Obtain and document vitals on patients.
• Assist providers in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision.

Educación

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Training

Herramientas

Cast and splint application

Descripción del empleo

Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal and application of DME soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standard of the department as identified through professional literature, policy and procedure. Must analyze fracture and determine which casting method to use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• 3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Two (2) years of experience as a nursing assistant.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons.
• 2. Delivers patient care as directed by physicians.
• 3. Obtain and document vitals on patients.
• 4. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit.
• 5. Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.
• 6. Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
• 7. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• 8. Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• 9. Documents and reports test results to medical provider.
• 10. After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.
• 11. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• 12. Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• 13. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.
• 14. Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff. Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.
• 15. Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
• 16. Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.
• 17. Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• 18. Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care needs by preparing orders and reporting needs to supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.
• 19. Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit.
• 20. May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• 21. May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment.
• 22. May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software. May process and mail letters to patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Very demanding - must be able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• 2. Must be able to remain focused for a long period of time to sufficiently apply a cast or splint.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Very busy clinic environment.

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: UHC United Hospital Center
• Cost Center: 68
• UHC Orthopaedics Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.