Pediatric Ortho Technician - Days - Clinic at SSM Health

, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Splint application, Cast application, Patient education, Medical record documentation, Orthopedic assistance, Surgical procedure assistance, Patient assessment, Basic life support, Data entry, Patient transport

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This is a full-time, day-shift position in a clinic setting. The hours are Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. You will work 5 days one week and 4 days the next week - (72 hours in a 2-week pay period). Extra day off is not always the same. There is also a holiday rotation. No weekends. Experience with pediatric patients and/or ortho experience preferred but not required. Address of the clinic: 1465 S. Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 and floating to 4 other locations: 3403 Anderson Healthcare Dr Edwardsville, IL 62025 (once per week) 3878 Pershall Road Ferguson, MO 63135 (once per week) 13000 Butler Crest Dr St. Louis, MO 63128 (once per month) 301 Caledonia Pkwy, Suite 220 O'Fallon, MO 63368 (once per month) *floating schedule is an approximation only, could be more or less frequent* Job Summary: Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider). Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Applies and removes splints and casts. Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort. Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients. Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results. Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal. Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record. Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary. Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk. Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2050000010 ACC Main Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.

Responsibilities

The technician assists with the examination and treatment of orthopedic patients by applying, removing, and adjusting casts and splints. They also provide patient education, document medical information, and assist during surgical procedures.