Orthopedic Cast Tech PRN

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks an Orthopaedic Technologist to assist surgeons and maintain equipment. The role involves applying and removing casts, managing inventory, and documenting medical records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and ideally, two years of related experience. The position offers an hourly pay range of $21.00–$32.55 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a hospital splint or cast room or orthopedic physician’s office.
• Ability to prepare and assist in the application and removal of casts and splints.

Responsibilities

• Apply and assist in the application and removal of body casts.
• Maintain organized inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Document changes to the plan in electronic medical records.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Organizational skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists

Two years of college or technical school

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon, fellows/residents and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances, casts, splints and other dressings. Has an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another, and articulates descriptions of orthopaedic conditions. He/she is responsible for ordering, maintaining, and charging of orthopaedic equipment and supplies. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals, through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals. The role works primarily at the Lincoln Park outpatient center, with potential travel to satellite locations.

Job Duties

• Apply and assist in the application and removal of body casts
• Perform dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K‑Wires using proper aseptic technique
• Order supplies and equipment from the storeroom and outside vendors
• Maintain an organized inventory and appropriate backup of supplies, maintaining accurate inventory and par levels
• Process special orthopaedic apparatus orders from all units and vendors
• Review and make recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products, introducing and evaluating them in accordance with hospital policy
• Process and add new equipment to inventory following hospital standards, and coordinate repair and preventive maintenance
• Aid in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards
• Complete inpatient and outpatient cast room charge entry daily
• Assist in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products from pharmacy to appropriate providers
• Document changes to the plan in electronic medical record or paper chart
• Train residents and students under direction of surgeons in the application and removal of casts and splints
• Assist with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon
• Prepare, set up, and dismantle specific types of traction as requested, stocking traction equipment in ER and on unit
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A high school education is required; two years of college or technical school preferred. Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. Minimum of two years experience in a hospital splint or cast room or orthopedic physician’s office.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required). BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).

Pay Range

Hourly: $21.00–$32.55. Pay range is regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, benefits described below include health, retirement, and other programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Tuition assistance, Student loan servicing and support, Adoption benefits, Backup Childcare and Eldercare, Employee Assistance Program, and other behavioral health services and resources for employees and families
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.