Orthopaedic Technician - FT - Noncertified - Orthopedics - Florence

Orthopaedic Technician – FT – Non-Certified – Orthopedics – Florence

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic data:
• Performs direct patient care, i.e. triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions. Prepares patient to be seen by physician.
• Works directly with Orthopedic providers in the treatment of bone and joint injuries.
• Applies and removes cast, splints, braces.
• Prepares medications and gives injections as ordered by the physician.
• Applies splints such as OCL, MCF, and others as needed.
• Assists physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Provides for patient education appropriate to the situation such as caring for injuries, traction, adjusting crutches, walkers, and other aids.
• Assist with setting of broken bones, fitting of prosthetic limbs.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per physician instructions.
• Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
• Performs other duties necessary in providing high quality patient care:
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
• Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies the physician office manager or appropriate personnel of any malfunction.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on drugs and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications. Orders all medical supplies and assists drug representatives as needed.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
• Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing:
• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker’s formal and informal continuing education.
• Actively participates in departmental QA projects. Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Computer skills required.

Requirements

Degrees

• High School/Ged