Orthopedic Technician PRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bentonville Ortho Walk-In Clinic for Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a PRN orthopedic support staff member. Casting experience preferred; this safety-sensitive role is part-time with variable shifts.

Assists physicians and nurses with moderate orthopedic patient care, applies and removes casts, braces, and splints, and helps with procedures. Maintains cast room supplies and documents care per department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Casting experience preferred.
• Experience with orthopedic patient care and casting processes.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders.
• Assists the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
• Maintains supplies in the cast room and keeps the area clean.

Skills

Casting experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Part time

Time Type: Part time

Department: CC095030 Bentonville Clinic

Summary:

Bentonville Ortho Walk-In Clinic - PRN work schedule - Casting experience preferred

Additional Information:

• Bentonville Ortho Walk-In Clinic
• PRN work schedule
• Casting experience preferred

Assists physicians and nurses with the moderate care of orthopedic patients. Knowledgeable of orthopedic treatments provided by physicians. Skilled in applying and removing casts, braces, and splints as well as the use of orthopedic appliances. May assist the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.

Required Education:

No education requirements

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Required Work Experience:

2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Recommended Certifications:

Athletic Trainer (BOC) - No Certifying Body Found, Orthopedic Technologist Certification - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist, Registered Orthopedic Tech (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals

Description

1. 1. Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders.
2. 2. Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders.
3. 3. Ensures correct model identification.
4. 4. Assists the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.
5. 5. Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&Os, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
6. 6. Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
7. 7. Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
8. 8. Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
9. 9. Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
10. 10. Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
11. 11. Maintains supplies in the cast room on a daily basis and ensures that the room is kept neat and clean at all times.
12. 12. Practices cost effective use of supplies.
13. 13. Identifies faulty equipment and initiates the repair process.
14. 14. Assures charges for orthopedic procedures and equipment are completed.
15. 15. Provides instructions for care of casts and other orthopedic appliances to nursing personnel and/or families as requested.
16. 16. Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
17. 17. Performs other duties as assigned.