Orthopedic Technician

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring for a Registered Orthopedic Technician for our busy Orthopedics Department at Beloit Clinic. The Registered Orthopedic Technician will assist medical provider with procedures, provide patient care, and perform procedures as necessary for quality patient care. The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

Requirements

High School graduate with current Registered Orthopedic Technician certification or Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician Program that must obtain Registered Orthopedic Technician certification within 30 months of hire
Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
Strong critical thinking abilities
Requires excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills
Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Employee must possess the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: pediatric, adolescent and geriatric
Work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience desirable
May require working some irregular hours

Responsibilities

Perform splinting, casting, cast removal, dressing changes and suture and staple
Assist in the treatment of patients with orthopedic
Instruct patients in the use of orthopedic appliances and cast care.
Maintain cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Assist the Medical Assistant in clinical areas by preparing x-rays and rooms as necessary, including rooming patients and other patient care functions.
Initiate and maintain accurate electronic/paper medical records.
Demonstrate ability to navigate and perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software applicable to department.
Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation and blood borne pathogen
Appropriately assess basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their