Orthopedic Tech (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to provide direct orthopedic technology care in hospital settings, including cast application and traction setups.

You will work under the supervision of physicians and the Chief Orthopedic Technologist, performing patient rounds, assisting in procedures, and ensuring sterile technique while documenting care and charges accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical office providing orthopedic technology care.
• Completion of Technical Orthopedic Technologist program.
• NAOT certification or eligibility preferred.
• CPR HeartSaver preferred.
• Ability to apply casts and manage traction per protocol.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Applies, adjusts, and removes all common orthopedic devices.
• Assists physicians and performs patient care activities as scheduled or as needed.
• Cleans equipment after each use and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Completes assigned patients rounds in a timely manner.
• Completes program-related documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
• Exhibits aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples, and setting up surgical fields and functional application of skin and skeletal traction.
• Enters charges, required patient information, and other data into the computer in an accurate and timely manner according to departmental guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and reporting relationships with the Chief Orthopedic Technologist.
• Interprets, with guidance and supervision, simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
• Performs in an operating room environment under the direct supervision of a surgeon.

Skills

NAOT certification

CPR HeartSaver

Ortho casting skills

Sanitation and aseptic technique

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving in clinical settings

Education

Technical Orthopedic Technologist program

Job description

Job Summary

Previous work experience in a hospital , clinic, or medical office providing direct orthopedic technology care to patients (OR) completion of Technical Orthopedic Technologist program.

Description

Performs surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures under the direction of the Leader or Physician.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Previous work experience in a hospital , clinic, or medical office providing direct orthopedic technology care to patients (OR) completion of Technical Orthopedic Technologist program.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies, adjusts, and removes all common orthopedic devices.
• Assists physicians and performs patient care activities as scheduled or as needed.
• Cleans equipment after each use and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Completes assigned patients rounds in a timely manner.
• Completes program-related documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
• Exhibits aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples, and setting up surgical fields and functional application of skin and skeletal traction.
• Enters charges, required patient information, and other data into the computer in an accurate and timely manner according to departmental guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and reporting relationships with the Chief Orthopedic Technologist.
• Interprets, with guidance and supervision, simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
• Performs in an operating room environment under the direct supervision of a surgeon.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Certified by NAOT or eligible for certification highly preferred.
• CPR: HeartSaver highly preferred.
• Completed orthopedic technologist training preferred.
• Ability to apply casts with appropriate molding as per standard protocol or as directed by Practitioner.
• Ability to apply the following: clubfoot cast, shoulder spica, hip spica, etc.
• Ability to apply/set up skeletal/skin traction.
• Ability to organize and prioritize routines to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to problem solves to adapt standard procedures to the individual client's needs.
• Interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of cast wedging as directed by practitioner.

(EOE DFW)

2/9/16

Job

Support

Department

ORTHO - CAST ROOM-2100-725050

Job Status

Professional