Orthopedic Cast Tech PRN

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

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Orthopaedic Technologist to assist in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances and support a high standard of patient care. The role includes maintaining inventories of clinic supplies, ensuring aseptic techniques, and proper documentation in medical records.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school education, Basic Life Support Certification, and preferably two years of relevant experience. A competitive pay range of $21.00 - $32.55 per hour is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an orthopedic physician’s office preferred.
• Two years of college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Documents changes to the plan in electronic medical records.

Skills

Understanding of anatomical structures

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Patient care integration

Education

High school education

Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family‑friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140‑year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park - Clark (United States of America)

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 is able to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions. Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and charging of orthopaedic equipment and supplies, and supporting the hospital’s continuous quality improvement and customer service goals.

Job Duties

• Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regards to their growth and development progress.
• Applies and assists in the application and removal of body casts.
• Performs dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K‑Wires using proper aseptic technique.
• Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and outside vendors; keeps supplies organized and maintains appropriate backups according to division needs.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Processes special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units from outside vendors.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products; introduces and evaluates new products in accordance with hospital policy; processes and adds all new equipment to inventory following hospital standards.
• Coordinated repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Aids in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards.
• Completes inpatient and outpatient cast room charge entry on a daily basis.
• Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products dispensed from pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider in a timely manner.
• Documents changes to the plan in the electronic medical record or paper chart.
• Trains residents and students under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeons in the application and removal of casts and splints.
• Assists with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon.
• Prepares, sets up and dismantles specific types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon; stocks traction equipment in ER and on the unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an orthopedic physician’s office preferred.

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.00 - $32.55 per hour.

Benefits

Full‑time and part‑time employees working 20 or more hours per week receive the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental life, AD&D and disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, tuition assistance, student loan servicing, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, employee assistance program, and other behavioral health services
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.