Orthopedic Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking an Orthopedic Technician (PRN) to assist Orthopedic practitioners with care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

The role predominantly operates in clinic locations, with occasional work in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include applying/removing casts and dressings, removing sutures, assisting with splints and DME, maintaining a safe environment, stocking supplies, and supporting patient intake, discharge and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with casts, dressings and sutures.
• Ability to assist with splints, slings and orthopedic DME.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts, changes dressings, and removes sutures/staples with EMR documentation.
• Assists with the application/adjustment/removal of splints, slings and orthopedic DME.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversees orthopedic material stock levels and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Supports routine clinic care functions, including patient intake, discharge and follow-up.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Casting & dressings

Suture removal

Orthopedic assistance

Job description

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1054198

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position assists the orthopedic practitioners and other staff members with the care and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Technician will predominately operate in the clinic locations however, there are occasions where they may be required to perform work in a hospital based setting.

Position Duties

• Applies and removes casts, changes dressings, and removes sutures/staples as directed by the presiding practitioner. The employee documents actions taken, supplies used, techniques utilized, related measurements, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record according to Phoenix Children's policy.
• Assists providers with the application, adjustment and removal of splints, slings and other orthopedic DME related appliances.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversees the orthopedic material stock levels and places orders to replenish supplies on an as needed basis.
• Supports routine clinic care functions, including patient intake, discharge, and care follow up
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree