Orthopedic Technician Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Orthopedics FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician performs casts, cast reapplication, and splint application under the direction and by order of the Physician or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP). This role also monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies, provides instructions to patients and family members according to approved protocol and/or the plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, or Mid Level Provider, and prepares patients for routine examination and procedures and sets up rooms. The technician performs simple, non-sterile dressing changes on wounds greater than 48 hours old, performs order entry of labs, x-rays, etc., and cleans rooms and instruments according to OSHA and TJC standards. Additionally, the role assists Clinician and/or RN with procedures performed in the patient care setting, recognizes and provides for cultural and language differences of the patient/family, assists with the retrieval and checking of prior films, and performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse patient population.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS HCP from AHA certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience as an orthopedic technician is preferred.
• Orthopedic technologist certification is preferred.
• Completion of an approved Nurse Aide II training program is preferred.
• Current listing with the Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide II is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs casts, cast reapplication, and splint application under the direction and by order of the Physician or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP).
• Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Provides instructions to patients and family members according to approved protocol and/or the plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, or Mid Level Provider.
• Performs cast reapplication with Physician's or ACP's orders.
• Prepares patient for routine examination and procedures and sets up rooms.
• Performs simple, non-sterile dressing changes on wounds greater than 48 hours old.
• Performs order entry of labs, x-rays, etc.
• Cleans rooms and instruments according to OSHA and TJC standards.
• Assists Clinician and/or RN with procedures performed in the patient care setting.
• Recognizes and provides for cultural and language differences of the patient/family.
• Assists with the retrieval and checking of prior films.
• Performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse patient population.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED