Orthopedic Technologist 1 or II - Ortho - Full-Time

Job Summary Employee should demonstrate knowledge of orthopedic principals and procedures relating to application and removal of casts to upper and lower extremities, brace fitting and application, wound management and simple debridement, suture and staple removal, and application of a variety of removable orthopedic (soft goods) splints, slings, etc. This position is involved in a team‑based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. The employee is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients, support patients/families/caregivers in self‑management, self‑efficacy and behavior change, manage the practice's patient population, and participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation. Education Required: Graduate of an orthopedic technologist program or demonstrated equivalent skills obtained through on‑the‑job training. Experience Required: Experience comparable to that gained by an orthopedic technician or orthopedic physician’s assistant. Certifications and Licensure Position requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration. Preferred: Certified orthopedic technologist. Responsibilities Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the adult orthopedic office: removes and applies splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities, fits and applies orthopedic braces, removes sutures and staples, performs simple wound debridement, dressing changes, and wound care. Knowledgeable in nursing assistant functions: vital signs (TPR, BP), patient history, patient transport, and sterile technique. Demonstrate ability to cope with busy, stressful situations, follow instructions, organize work, and deal with patients and fellow employees in a courteous, professional manner. Responsible for stocking and cleaning exam rooms following practice protocol, cleaning clinical areas and instruments in accordance with practice, manufacturer and OSHA protocol, and preparing lab requisitions and culture samples. Location and Position Physician Practices, Chattanooga, TN. Orthopedic Technologist II. Regular standard hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Erlanger