Orthopedic Technologist | Days

Orthopedic Supply Technologist

Under the general direction of the Operating Room Nurse Manager, the orthopedic supply technologist is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of the hospital's orthopedic program. The orthopedic supply technologist works with surgeons, Operating Room personnel, Emergency Department personnel, and nursing staff and is responsible for the operation of surgical equipment, patient casting, the application of traction, and therapeutic equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent(GED). Graduate of an accredited National Association of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) school or a minimum of 2 years hospital experience as an orthopedic technologist.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required to obtain: BLS certification within 3 months. NBCOT certification preferred and completion of the Medical Technician Registration is required.

Experience

None required.

Schedule

4 10 hour shifts

Heavy call required

Responsibilities

• Assists orthopedic surgeons, clinical staff, and others as requested in applying and removing casts, splints, and dressings.
• Operates, supports, and maintains equipment according to established manufacturer's instructions, and as requested by the operating surgeon. Ensures accurate and safe operation of Cell Saver and Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines. Conducts inspection rounds of applicable patient equipment.
• Applies, operates, supports, and maintains traction equipment according to established manufacturer's instructions and as requested by the operating surgeon.
• Applies, operates, supports, and maintains HALO and immobilization equipment according to established manufacturer's instructions and as requested by the operating surgeon.
• Articulates a basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship to one another as applicable to the care of the orthopedic patient.
• Assists nursing clinical staff in the care of the inpatient orthopedic patient population.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak. The employee is frequently required to perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, do repetitive motion, kneel, sit, and squat.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards - shock, radiation, and slippery surfaces.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.