Orthopedic Technician - Days

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This is a full-time, day-shift position. The hours are Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. You will work 5 days one week and 4 days the next week - (72 hours in a 2-week pay period). Extra day off is not always the same. There is also a holiday rotation. No weekends. Job Summary: Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes splints and casts.
• Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
• Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.
• Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.
• Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.
• Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.).
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record.
• Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.
• Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk.
• Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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• SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees