Orthopedic Technician PRN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time orthopedic support professional for the Bentonville area. The role includes assisting with cast application and removal, wound care, and patient care under physician guidance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience. The position supports nursing and physician teams in pediatric orthopedic care.

Qualifications

• No education requirements stated for the role.
• Recommended: High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders.
• Assists physicians and nurses with the moderate care of orthopedic patients.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
• Maintains supplies and ensures the cast room stays neat and clean.

Skills

Orthopedic casting

Wound care

Patient care

Education

High school 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: Please see job description for details. 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.

• Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders.
• Ensures correct model identification.
• Assists the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.
• 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.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
• Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
• Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
• Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
• Maintains supplies in the cast room on a daily basis and ensures that the room is kept neat and clean at all times.
• Practices cost effective use of supplies.
• Identifies faulty equipment and initiates the repair process.
• Assures charges for orthopedic procedures and equipment are completed.
• Provides instructions for care of casts and other orthopedic appliances to nursing personnel and/or families as requested.
• Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

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

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