ORTHO TECH

Ortho Tech And Outpatient Experience Preferred. Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Orthopaedics Clinic

FTE: 1.00

Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary Assist with the care of orthopedic patients. Apply routine casts, splints, traction and other orthopedic devices under the guidance and supervision of attending medical staff. Maintain orthopedic equipment. May perform a variety of clerical duties in support of assigned area. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities Patient Care - Assist physician with seminars, demonstrations and patient-care instructions Patient Care - Apply casts, splints, traction and other orthopedic devices; assist with other related orthopedic procedures under the guidance and supervision of attending orthopedic physician Admission - Assist patients and families with all aspects of the admission, transfer, and discharge process; may schedule patient appointments as required Data - Enter and retrieve computer data and ensure accuracy Equipment & Supplies - Maintain a sanitary work area to include patient care rooms, equipment, and instruments; report equipment malfunctions; order and stock supplies Development - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings, and workshops Patient Care – Assist in preparation for procedures by removing necessary medications from the medication Pyxis Patient Safety 1 - Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols Patient Safety 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes Patient Safety 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk Patient Safety 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner Patient Safety 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Patient Centered Med - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable Qualifications Education High School or GED Equivalent Experience Essential: No minimum experience required. Nonessential: 1 year directly related experience. Credentials CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days Physical Conditions Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Essential Working Conditions Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital