Orthopedic Tech - TOSH Specialty Clinic
About The Position
The Orthopedic Technician provides professional and competent assistance to physicians in the . Provides assistance with application and management in cast, splint, and brace with Residents. Gives instruction on proper care of casts, braces, etc to patients. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED plus one (1) year of direct patient care experience
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Tech experience
Responsibilities
- Provides professional and competent assistance to physicians with the application and management of casts for orthopedic patients
- Educates patients regarding casts, splints, or braces following application
- Collects and records patients' medical history and acquires patients' vital signs.
- Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions
- Collects lab samples and completes documentation for submission to lab
- Monitors inventory of and obtains necessary supplies and/or equipment for patient care in the orthopedic unit
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
