Ortho Technician, Emergency Trauma Center, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To assist Emergency Department Physicians or Residents and Orthopaedic Physicians or Residents. Duties include, but not limited to, splinting, casting, assisting with minor procedures, wound care, applying fabricated devices, immobilization devices, traction, and overhead frames. Attends all Traumas in the Emergency Department. Works in collaboration with Supply Distribution and Sterile Processing to provide nursing staff with supplies and sterile equipment daily.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Orthopedic or clinical/medical experience preferred.
Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technician certification from NBCOT or ASOP preferred.
Heartsaver required.
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Basic computer knowledge of Windows operating environment

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Performs simple, non-sterile dressing’s changes on wounds.
Performs cast and splint application under the direction of the physician’s orders.
Applies any immobilization and mobilization devices to patients.
Applies skeletal and manual traction.
Ensures that proper orders are completed using practice EMR.
Works in collaboration with the clinical and medical staff to provide special order patient’s care supplies.
Applies and maintains orthopedic devices as ordered by physicians throughout the practice.
Maintains appropriate levels to meet the work demand.
Participates in patient education with other healthcare providers.
Stocks medical supplies and PPE as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.