Orthopedic Cast Technician - Part-time

Job Summary Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon, fellows/residents and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances casts, splints and other dressings. Possesses an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another, and is able to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions. Is responsible for ordering, maintaining, and charging of orthopaedic equipment and supplies. Supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals through modeling appropriate behaviors and providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals. Works at the Lincoln Park outpatient center the majority of the time, with potential travel to support satellite locations. This part‑time role requires 16 or 32 hours per week. Job Duties Understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients regarding their growth and development progress. Apply and assist in the application and removal of body casts. Perform dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K‑Wires using proper aseptic technique. Order supplies and equipment from storeroom and outside vendors. Keep the supplies and equipment organized and maintain appropriate backup of supplies according to division needs. Maintain an accurate inventory and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment. Process special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units from outside vendors. Review and make recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products. Introduce and evaluate new products in accordance with hospital policy. Process and add all new equipment to inventory following hospital standards. Coordinate repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment. Aid in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards. Complete inpatient and outpatient Cast Room charge entry on a daily basis. Assist in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner. Document changes to the plan whether that be in the electronic medical record or in the paper chart. Train residents and students under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeons in the application and removal of casts and splints. Assist with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon. Prepare and set up and dismantle specific types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon. Stock traction equipment in ER and on the unit. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications A high school education is required. Two years of college or technical school preferred. Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an orthopaedic physician’s office preferred. Education requirement: High School Diploma/GED (Required). Payment Hourly rate: $21.00–$32.55. Benefit Statement Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr