Orthopedic Tech — Casts, Bracing & Patient Care

Speare Memorial Hospital; Plymouth (NH); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH seeks an Orthopedic Tech to support the care team in casting, dressings, and patient prep. You will measure, apply, and remove casts, braces, and splints, and guide patients in the use of durable medical equipment.

This role requires accurate documentation and collaboration with providers. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma with medical experience, BLS/AHA certification, and experience in an orthopedic setting, including venous or arterial

Competenze

• High school graduate with medical experience.
• Certification from National Association of Orthopedic Technologists.
• BLS/AHA certification required.
• Typing and computer skills.
• Experience casting, splints, braces, etc.

Mansioni

• Measure, apply, change, repair, and remove casts, braces and splints for patients.
• Apply and instruct patients in the use of durable medical equipment.
• Remove dressings, sutures and staples.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and clean rooms between each patient encounter.
• Identify and report changes in patient status to Advanced Practice Provider or Physician.
• Initiate CPR and emergency measures as required.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.
• Demonstrate accurate and descriptive clinical documentation.
• Obtain and document patient weight, vital signs and initial information for providers as assigned.
• Conduct initial assessment of patients with orthopedic pathology; present case for review.
• Assist with sterile prepping for aspirations and injections.

Conoscenze

Typing

Computer skills

BLS Certification

Formazione

High School Diploma

Certification from National Association of Orthopedic Technologists

Strumenti

Meditech EMR

Descrizione del lavoro

Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH seeks an Orthopedic Tech to support the care team in casting, dressings, and patient prep. You will measure, apply, and remove casts, braces, and splints, and guide patients in the use of durable medical equipment.

This role requires accurate documentation and collaboration with providers. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma with medical experience, BLS/AHA certification, and experience in an orthopedic setting, including venous or arterial