Pediatric Orthopedic Tech- FT/Days 23-00633 - Alura Workforce Solutions
Long Beach, CA 90806
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Pediatric Orthopedic Tech- FT/Days
Description
The Orthopedic Technician provides orthopedic patient care services specifically related to casting, bracing and traction. Under the direction of a physician, he/she is responsible for providing orthopedic support care including casting, bracing, and application of traction as needed. The Orthopedic Technician performs these duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
Monday- Friday 8/78:30am- 5pm
Pediatric Orthopedic Tech- FT/Days
Description
The Orthopedic Technician provides orthopedic patient care services specifically related to casting, bracing and traction. Under the direction of a physician, he/she is responsible for providing orthopedic support care including casting, bracing, and application of traction as needed. The Orthopedic Technician performs these duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
- Collaborates with the patient's multidisciplinary healthcare team to schedule casting procedures for orthopedic patients. Determines optimal time for casting so as not to interfere with patient treatments.
- Maintains a clean patient care environment for family, visitors and staff. Maintains a well-stocked orthopedic supply room and notifies appropriate personnel when supplies run low.
- Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including casting, wound care, fracture reductions, and others. Uses current best practices within the orthopedic field in performing patient procedures.
- Accurately gathers revenue information and makes timely entries into Epic system for billing.
- Serves as an informational resource to patients and family regarding casting procedures. Possesses knowledge in the proper use of orthopedic appliances with a focus on ensuring patient safety and recovery.
- Responsible for regular preventative maintenance on all orthopedic equipment. Notifies appropriate personnel whenever a maintenance or safety issue needs to be addressed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 1+ years prior work experience in pediatric orthopedics and casting is required.
- Excellent computer skills in a MS Windows environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
- EPIC experience is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
- Successful completion of Orthopedic Technician Program is preferred.
- American Heart Association BLS CPR required.
Monday- Friday 8/78:30am- 5pm
Source : Alura Workforce Solutions