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Shriners Children's · 2 months ago

Registered Orthopedic Technician

US-WA-Spokane

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.06/hr - $27.09/hr

1+ years exp

Shriners Children's is an organization recognized for its excellence in pediatric specialty care. They are seeking a Registered Orthopedic Technician to assist medical staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of casts and traction devices, while providing education to patients and their families about their use and care.

Child CareHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an Orthopedic Technician and the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) standard of care

Evaluates patients scheduled in the cast clinic. Notes condition of the cast prior to removal and upon removal of cast. Inspects the skin for signs of infection, redness or breakdown. Reports observations to the Charge Nurse or Provider

Under direction of the Provider, provides cast and skin care education to patients/families. Participates in reviewing the content of patient informational handouts and ensures that parents/families understand to expect during procedures

Assists other team members with rooming patients. Evaluates workload of staff within cast clinic and with Charge Nurse approval assigns additional tasks during down time. Participates in other duties as assigned

Demonstrates competency in the application, removal, maintenance, modifications of cast, splints and traction. Assists in applying, trimming, bivalve, univalve, of cast and splints in the cast clinic

Sets up and appropriately stores supplies and equipment at the beginning and end of each clinic. Ensures that traction setups are correct and safe prior to the beginning of casting procedures

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned