Orthopaedic Technologist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In a career as an Orthopaedic Technologist, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will deliver patient care and assume appropriate responsibilities concerning all Orthopaedic procedures. Perform a variety of tasks including the application and removal of casts and splints, application of Orthopaedic devices and removal of external Orthopaedic hardware.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Orthopaedic Technology program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital, clinic, office or working directly in the treatment of orthopaedic patients required.
• BLS certification required.
• Working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff with orthopaedic casting procedures to include the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
• Performs under the direction of the physician, routine examinations and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings.
• Assists under the direction of a physician in the clinical care of patients, including: application of mobilization or immobilization devices.
• Application of braces, prosthetics, orthotics and othoses.
• Adjustment of braces, prosthetics, orthotics and orthoses.
• Fitting and adjustment of canes, crutches and walkers.
• Wound care, removal of wound closure materials (staples, sutures and the application and removal of sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Collects patient history to include reason for visit, allergies, medications and medical history.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Set up and prepare examination rooms.
• Set up instruments and equipment for specific procedures.
• Provides direct care to patients and families in area of practice.
• Provides telephone assistance as related to duties and responsibilities.
• Attends required staff meetings, continuing education and mandatory in-services in relevant practice area.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and efficient use of time and materials. This includes knowledge, self direction, accountability, and ability to function within institutional policies, philosophies, and procedures.
• Promotes patient advocacy which assures patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in policies or procedures.
• Promotes a positive team environment.
• Willingly floats to satellite clinics to fulfill required staffing needs.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees