Ortho Tech

Watauga Medical Center•Boone, NC

42d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Ortho Tech assists the nursing staff under the direction of a licensed nurse, supporting patient care while maintaining a clean and safe environment. This position involves delivering patient care in alignment with the Ortho Tech's training and the department's needs. The Ortho Tech is responsible for maintaining effective communication, ethical decision-making, and patient safety, while ensuring the highest standards of care. Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $17.87/hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
Current certification as a certified nursing assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
Knowledge of and ability to work within the scope of the Ortho Tech as a dependent provider.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within limits of certification and hospital policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the continuum of care provided.
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Computer skills including data entry and familiarity with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Must be able to lift, position, and transfer up to and greater than 50 pounds.
Requires manual dexterity, mobility, and the ability to bend, squat, twist, and turn.
Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
Near acuity: Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed nursing personnel in delivering patient care within the scope of the Ortho Tech's training.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized patient care environment.
Document and communicate patient care information effectively to team members.
Demonstrate compassion and respect for the dignity and individuality of patients.
Follow department policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all areas of practice.
Participate in maintaining quality patient outcomes and safety.
Collaborate effectively with coworkers, physicians, leadership, and volunteers to create a healthy work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care.
Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program.
Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community.
Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
Employee wellness program - Love Your Life - award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees. Employees enrolled in the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled in the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
Employee to Employee (E2E) program - Caring for our own. Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations. The money is used to financially assist co-workers who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).