Orthopedic Tech

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Orthopedic Technician in Tyler, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One year experience as a Patient Care Assistant and/or Orderly recommended
There is need for use of patient care related machines and equipment. Examples of these may be such as but not limited to: C.P.M.’s, traction equipment, SCD’s, special beds, cast saw
This is an OSHA category 1 position.
Body substance isolation must be practice

Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Technician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for the setting up, maintaining and monitoring traction equipment as ordered by the physician, assisting physicians in application and cutting of casts, transferring and positioning of orthopedic patients, assisting nursing staff with daily hygiene needs of orthopedic patients and assisting with routine vital signs.
The Orthopedic Technician will be cost conscious in the use of supplies and order supplies when necessary or as directed by the nurse in charge.
The Orthopedic Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his or her assigned unit.