Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA
at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 05 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 05 Apr, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Training,Licensure,Vital Signs,Interpersonal Skills,Completion | No | No |
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Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. The position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory.
This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional or supervisory staff.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, SPECIAL SKILLS, AND LICENSURE:
- Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in an orthopedic clinic and/or hospital setting.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Training: Completion of Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred. Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist program preferred. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program (with 2 years of experience in an orthopedic setting)
- Special Skills: Ability to take vital signs. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to multi-task efficiently and take direction of multiple sources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to assist in a variety of treatments as directed. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people. Excellent telephone skills. Ability to document care performed in electronic medical record.
- Licensure: American Heart Association BLS Certification
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Diploma
Proficient
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Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA