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Nicklaus Children's Health System · 1 week ago

Orthopedic Tech II (Full-Time, Flex shift)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nicklaus Children's relies on community support to continue providing the best care for every child in need right here in South Florida. The Orthopedic Tech II performs surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures under the direction of the Leader or Physician, ensuring high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe work environment.

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Responsibilities

Applies, adjusts, and removes all common orthopedic devices using practice protocol as a guide

Assists Physicians and performs patient care activities as scheduled or as needed

Cleans equipment after each use and maintains a safe and clean work environment

Completes assigned patients rounds in a timely manner

Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts

Exhibits aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples, and setting up surgical fields and functional application of skin and skeletal traction

Enters charges, required patient information, and other data into the computer in an accurate and timely manner according to departmental guidelines

Establishes and maintains effective communication and reporting relationships with the Chief Orthopedic Technologist

Interprets with guidance and supervision simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray films

Performs in an operating room environment under the direct supervision of a Surgeon

Qualification

Orthopedic technology careNBCOT certificationNAOT certificationCPR certificationOrthopedic technologist trainingCast applicationSkeletal traction setupSkin traction setupCast wedging knowledgeProblem-solving ability