Orthopaedic Technician - FT - Noncertified - Orthopedics - Florence

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

Responsibilities:

1. 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• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on drugs and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications.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