Orthopedic Technician New! Orthopaedics | PRN | Glendale Quick Apply! Orthopaedics Type: PRN Location: Glendale

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Orthopedic Technician (PRN) to support orthopedic practitioners and staff in caring for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The role is primarily clinic-based with occasional hospital assignments.

Responsibilities include casting, dressings, splints, and DME management; maintaining a safe environment; stocking and ordering supplies; assisting with patient intake, discharge and follow up; and performing related duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts, changes dressings, and removes sutures/staples as directed; documents actions in EMR.
• Assists with the application, adjustment and removal of splints, slings and orthopedic DME related appliances.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversees 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.

Job description

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1054196

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