Orthopaedic Technologist I

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting orthopedic providers and clinical staff with routine patient care tasks, including preparing patients for their visit and helping maintain an efficient clinic flow. The Orthopaedic Technologist I will perform patient intake duties, such as obtaining vital signs, confirming patient information, documenting medical histories, and preparing exam rooms. They will also provide general assistance to Ambulatory Services, the Orthopedic Division, and other hospital departments needing basic orthopedic support. A key aspect of the role is ensuring a positive patient and family experience by communicating clearly, offering basic instructions on cast or splint care, and responding to questions within the scope of the role. Additionally, the role requires assisting with the application and removal of basic casts, splints, and braces for orthopedic patients. The position also involves offering care to orthopedic patients during emergency room visits and assisting with casting in the OR setting, while being aware of sterile precautions. Inventory management, including maintaining the casting area, checking stock, coordinating discrepancies, and capturing charges through the Pyxis system, is also a responsibility. The role requires cleaning patient stations, practicing blood and body fluid precautions, and performing scheduled safety checks on equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
No prior experience required

Responsibilities

Assist with the application and removal of basic casts, splints, and braces for orthopedic patients.
Support orthopedic providers and clinical staff by helping with routine patient care tasks, including preparing patients for their visit and helping maintain an efficient clinic flow.
Perform patient intake duties, such as obtaining vital signs, confirming patient information, documenting medical histories, and preparing exam rooms.
Provide general assistance to Ambulatory Services, the Orthopedic Division, and other hospital departments that need basic orthopedic support.
Help ensure a positive patient and family experience by communicating clearly, offering basic instructions on cast or splint care, and responding to questions within the scope of the role.
Offer excellent care to orthopedic patients during emergency room visits, during specified times.
Able to assist with casting in OR setting.
Be aware of sterile precautions during and after orthopedic surgical cases.
Be available if time permits to assist Orthopedic staff with in-house patients.
Able to be functional in ED and always practicing with a physician.
Maintain casting area, check stock and coordinate discrepancies with the Ortho Tech Supervisor.
Consistently and accurately capture charges of inventory dispersed through the pyxsis system.
Assist with cleaning of patient stations after use, and be aware of potential safety hazards.
Remain current in and consistently practice CCHMC blood and body fluid precautions.
Performs scheduled, routine safety checks on identified equipment and logs action.
Notifies supervisor in a timely manner when issues are identified that require their attention.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards.
Utilize basic approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.
Participate in identifying improvements in response to customer needs.
Facilitates involvement of patients/families (shared care) in decisions and goal setting for care outcomes.