Ortho Technician (6026)

Applies technical and operational knowledge to support nursing/medical staff by performing various orthopedic activities. Applies and removes casts, splints and dressing as well as traction/orthopedic equipment, devices and supplies as required

Essential Function

Performs and/or assists with the application, adjustment and removal of casts, splints and traction/orthopedic devices as ordered by medical staff.

• Communicates to appropriate staff regarding activities, needs and problems. Follows up with medical/nursing staff as required.
• Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide orthopedic care, maintains competency and meets age- specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.

Provides instructions to patient for proper care of cast, brace, crutches or other devices.

Lifts, transports, and positions patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Transports charts, equipment and supplies to and from various areas.

Makes rounds within clinical units to ensure that orthopedic equipment is in the proper working condition.

Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.

• Inventories supplies daily and assists with care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Requisitions, receives, and maintains appropriate inventory of equipment, and supplies.
• Removes, cleans and stores after use, all orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Assists with cleaning, restocking patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).
• Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor or applicable service representative.

Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.

Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.