Orthopedic Technician

The Orthopedic Patient Care Assistant is responsible for removing sutures from wounds, applying antiseptic and anti-bacterial ointment, redressing and recasting. and applying and removing various types of casts, checking if circulation is being impeded, preparing preoperatively by bi-valving casts or windowing them for exposure of wounds. Maintains, cleans and regularly checks portable carts with all equipment needed anywhere in the hospital.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Applies and removes various types of casts, checking periodically to ascertain whether or not circulation is being impeded. Removes sutures from wound, applies antiseptic and antibacterial ointment, redresses, and recast if indicated. Responds to all patient needs in a courteous manner and assures that the appropriate documentation needed to capture workload is completed while maintaining confidentiality of patient Information. Provides instruction to patient on the patients' role in various procedures covering information previously supplied by other members of the health team. Records vital signs, obtains and labels specimens for the lab, and assists the provider with a variety of diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping patients, and assists with instruments as directed. Initiates emergency procedures for which the employee is trained i.e., cardiopulmonary arrest, behavior code, code green, code yellow, fire, etc.) with no supervision immediately after identifying the emergency situation. Performs Order Entry duties from provider order sheets, performs clerical duties including typing, taking minutes and others assigned. Participates in improving organizational performance activities. Cooperates with team members. Attends and signs in at in-services on new equipment and/or equipment that is changed or has demonstrated a hazard. Completes all assignments with minimum supervision. Sets up, maintains, cleans, and regularly checks a portable cart with equipment needed for emergency orthopedic procedures anywhere in the hospital. Always properly identifies the patient, verifies that all medical records and x-rays are available for visits, prepares examining rooms for patient, assists in undressing and dressing patients if assistance is needed. Provides assistance in seeing that the list of no-show patients is reviewed and rescheduled as appropriate. Reports non-emergent patient concerns and conditions to RN Team Leader. Responds to all patient needs in a courteous manner. Adheres to established lines of authority and communication; consistently discussing suggestions, special requests, problems, or complaints initially with team leader. Reports to team leader upon leaving and returning from breaks and meals, completes mandatory review information as required and assigned. Demonstrates competence according to Safety and Emergency policy/procedure with limited supervision, Reports all accidents to Supervisor at time of occurrence. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Orthopedic Technician/PD01870A

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