Ortho Therapy Tech - Bloomington Clinic FT

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Bloomington, IL

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains unit patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families. Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Mission Statement: To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
Performs a variety of simple tasks following instructions provided.
Complies with organizational standards.
Adheres to and enforces Gibson Area Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Serves as a patient advocate providing information to enable informed consent.
Projects a positive image of Gibson Area Hospital by being courteous, helpful, friendly, and professional in relationship with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Demonstrates efficient management of time and resources.
Demonstrates appropriate grooming and follows designated dress code.
Shares problems concerning patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors.
Selects appropriate avenues for learning.
Attends mandatory in-services.
Attains a minimum of seven hours of continuing education per year.
Maintains C.P.R. certification.
Working knowledge of computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Patient Care.
Assesses physicians’ schedules and organizes work to ensure timely and efficient patient flow.
Calls and accompanies patient to exam/procedure room.
Gathers information from patient regarding visit to provider and puts on computer.
Performs screenings per provider guidelines, i.e., vital signs, height, weight, etc.
Charts in EMR and prints forms as appropriate.
Prepares patients for examination or procedure.
Provides direct assistance to patients when needed, i.e., walk, transfer, dress, obtain specimens, etc.
Assists providers and/or nursing staff with various procedures.
Recognize limits of scope of practice and performs procedures according to policy, i.e., suture removal, wound culture, dressing removal, dressing application, measures scoliosis patients, cast removal and application, podiatric procedures, application of immobilization devices as directed by provider.
Relays instructions to patients and families.
Transports patients per wheelchair or cart when needed.
Obtains computer printout of laboratory and x-ray reports when needed.
Assists Provider and nurse in cast application in hospitalized patients.
Cleans exam tables and rooms between patient visits.
Restocks exam and procedure rooms.
Order and maintains unit patient care supplies, making sure all supplies are in date.
Puts away supplies, linen and equipment.
Cleans instruments to be sterilized.
Complete x-ray orders as received.
Monitor schedules on a regular basis to insure appointments are appropriate.
Make x-ray / lab requests as necessary for scheduled appointments.
Back up front desk as needed.
Provide support to registration as necessary.
Provide support as needed to providers and nurses.
Complete work comp authorizations for surgeries, tests and injections.
Review weekly chart prep to insure consult information is entered in computer.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Schedule and organize surgeries for the surgeons.
Follows infection control fundamentals r/t: Standard precautions, good hand washing, disposal of bio hazardous materials, aseptic technique, disinfection of instruments/equipment, and preparations for autoclaving.
Adheres to policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory bodies.
Can perform an accurate EKG on a patient.
Has knowledge of the complete surgery scheduling process.
Will apply casts and splints.
Will also be cross trained to room patients for sports medicine, cardiology, and the Mahomet Specialty Clinic.