Orthopedic Technologist I, Peds Orthopedics

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technologist I is a training position where the incumbent functions under the direct supervision of a physician or other designated staff to learn the appropriate orthopedic principals and procedures relating to application and removal of cast to upper and lower extremities, brace fitting and application, wound management and simple debridement, suture and staple removal, and application of a variety of removable orthopedic (soft goods) splints, slings, etc. Upon completion of training and demonstrating required competencies, incumbent is eligible for promotion to Orthopedic Technologist. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the CH-Orthopedic Department. Under direct supervision of a physician or designee, is in training to remove and apply splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities, properly fitting and applying Orthopedic braces, removing sutures and staples, and performing simple debridement, dressing changes and wound care. Demonstrates knowledge with various nursing assistant functions to include ability to take vital signs (TPR, BP), obtain patient history, perform patient transport and apply appropriate sterile techniques in all activities. Demonstrates ability to cope with busy, stressful situations, follows instructions, organizes work, and deals with patients and fellow employees in a courteous, professional manner. Responsible for stocking and cleaning exam rooms following practice protocol, for cleaning clinical areas and instruments in accordance with practice, manufacturer and OSHA protocol. Responsible for preparing lab requisitions and culture samples.

Requirements

High school level of knowledge
Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care processes
At least one year experience in a patient care role such as Patient Care Tech, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or the like
Ability to take vital signs (TPR, BP)
Ability to obtain patient history
Ability to perform patient transport
Ability to apply appropriate sterile techniques in all activities
Ability to cope with busy, stressful situations
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to organize work
Ability to deal with patients and fellow employees in a courteous, professional manner

Responsibilities

Application and removal of cast to upper and lower extremities
Brace fitting and application
Wound management and simple debridement
Suture and staple removal
Application of a variety of removable orthopedic (soft goods) splints, slings, etc.
Coordinate care for patients
Support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change
Manage the practice's patient population
Participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation
Remove and apply splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities
Properly fit and apply Orthopedic braces
Remove sutures and staples
Perform simple wound debridement, dressing changes and wound care
Take vital signs (TPR, BP)
Obtain patient history
Perform patient transport
Apply appropriate sterile techniques in all activities
Stock and clean exam rooms following practice protocol
Clean clinical areas and instruments in accordance with practice, manufacturer and OSHA protocol
Prepare lab requisitions and culture samples