Ortho Technician, Emergency Trauma Center, FT, Nights at Prisma Health

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthopedic Equipment Maintenance, Wound Care, Casting, Splinting, Traction Application, Patient Education, Supply Management, Basic Computer Skills, EMR Usage, Collaboration, Medical Supply Stocking, Dressing Changes, Immobilization Devices, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To assist Emergency Department Physicians or Residents and Orthopaedic Physicians or Residents. Duties include, but not limited to, splinting, casting, assisting with minor procedures, wound care, applying fabricated devices, immobilization devices, traction, and overhead frames. Attends all Traumas in the Emergency Department. Works in collaboration with Supply Distribution and Sterile Processing to provide nursing staff with supplies and sterile equipment daily. Accountabilities Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies. Performs simple, non-sterile dressing’s changes on wounds. Performs cast and splint application under the direction of the physician’s orders. Applies any immobilization and mobilization devices to patients. Applies skeletal and manual traction. Ensures that proper orders are completed using practice EMR. Works in collaboration with the clinical and medical staff to provide special order patient’s care supplies. Applies and maintains orthopedic devices as ordered by physicians throughout the practice. Maintains appropriate levels to meet the work demand. Participates in patient education with other healthcare providers. Stocks medical supplies and PPE as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive. Minimum Requirements High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred Orthopedic or clinical/medical experience preferred. Required Certifications, Registries, Licenses Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technician certification from NBCOT or ASOP preferred. Heartsaver required. Optional In lieu of the experience and/or educational requirements indicated above a combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Proficient computer skills (word processing) Other: Basic computer knowledge of Windows operating environment Additional In Lieu of Statement Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s). Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106202 Orthopedic Cast Rentals Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Responsibilities

Assist Emergency Department and Orthopaedic Physicians with various tasks including splinting, casting, and wound care. Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure the availability of necessary supplies and equipment.