Orthopedic Technician

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

121d•Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in Orthopedics in a clinical/hospital setting preferred.
2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must have basic training of the nursing assistant, medical corpsman and EMT training.
Must be able to make judgments, decisions regarding patient care in a sometimes-distracting environment and with time constraints.
Must set priorities to provide the most effective, efficient patient care, frequently under pressure of multiple and simultaneous activities.
Knowledge and/or training of sterilization and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

Applies, adjusts, and removes casts, splints, and traction under the direct supervision of Orthopedic providers.
Observes patients for any breaks in skin integrity and reports these to the nurse, physician, or provider.
Educates/assists with the implementation of a plan of care in the areas of traction, casts & splints, and halo devices.
Serves as a resource to nursing personnel when consulted concerning various types of traction, modifications, and complications.
Provides patient with written information regarding cast care.
Provides education regarding complications of plaster casts, causes, and treatments.
Educates/assists nursing staff with use of Hoyer lifts for patient mobility and bed scales for accurate weights.
Assists hospital Lift team with lifts when needed and assists Patient transporters to move patients as needed.
Orders supplies and maintains supply levels.
Maintains the Cast Room in a clean and orderly condition.
Cleans all equipment using proper technique.
Appropriately charges for supplies and equipment.
Assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room.