Orthopedic Technician - Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a full-time Orthopedic Technician to work in the Surgery Clinic at our downtown Minneapolis location.
SUMMARY
Responsible for applying, removing, adjusting of casts, bracing, and splinting. Assists with minor orthopedic procedures. Performs negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) under the direct supervision of a licensed provider or registered nurse. Provides instructions to patients regarding orthopedic care and treatment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies and remove casts Apply, adjust and remove all common podiatry devices, splints and casts. Apply and remove casts using a manual or standard practice as a guide
- Fits and adjust scanes, crutches, walkers, and the like, as well as instructs patients on use of these walking aids
- Serves as a knowledge expert for orthopedic device and cast care
- Provides direct instructions to patients regarding orthopedic treatment and care of devices and casts
- Responsible for brace measurement
- Assists with minor orthopedic procedures
- Performs negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) under the direct supervision of a licensed provider or registered nurse
- Assists with purchasing and inventory of all orthopedic supplies, including supplies for all nursing services
- Provides direction and guidance to the medical assistant
- Cleans equipment and rooms
- When appropriate, and under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel, renders some portion of basic nursing care as requested
- Provides various support activities for professional staff
- Accurately documents, as appropriate, all care rendered to patients
- Responsible for reviewing patient chart and x-rays prior to providing patient care
- Provides wound/pin care and instructs patients on home wound care
- Provides suture, pin, and staple removal
- Performs basic patient care activities, including placing patients in exam rooms as requested
- Other duties as assigned
- High school graduation or GED
- Two (2) years of cast experience in an orthopedic and/or Podiatry facility or certification as an orthopedic technician
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on the understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another
- Knowledge of proper application of aseptic techniques, dressing changes, wound care, and removal of sutures, staples, pins, K-wires, and set up of surgical fields
- Certification by the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists (NAOT) or the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) will substitute for 2 years of cast experience
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.