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ORTHOPEDIC TECH

ardenthealth·Tulsa, US
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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Orthopedic Technician in Tulsa, OK. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to Know Your Team: • Utica Park Clinic, founded in 1982, is a multi-specialty medical group with more than 300 employed physicians and advance practice providers representing more than 30 specialties across 82 sites in Oklahoma, serving 21 communities. • Ortho Tech position p erforms selected nursing and clerical duties that assist in patient and fracture care management. • Assists with application of casting and orthopedic devices as ordered by the physician. • Responsible for maintaining an efficient patient flow, assisting the physician during patient exams and performing all necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner while exhibiting quality care. • Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology, routine office procedures and medical instruments. • Must be skilled in the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME . • Performs all casting techniques to include application, cutting, removal, splinting or replacement of casts. • Orients patients regarding activity limitations imposed by orthopedic devices. • Maintains cast room, associated equipment, and supply inventory for these services. • Gives medications and knows the five rights of medication administration. • Safely performs post-operative removal of staples and sutures. Screens phone calls from patients for the provider. Job Requirements • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Prior experience with the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME. • Ortho Tech position p erforms selected nursing and clerical duties that assist in patient and fracture care management. • Assists with application of casting and orthopedic devices as ordered by the physician. • Responsible for maintaining an efficient patient flow, assisting the physician during patient exams and performing all necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner while exhibiting quality care. • Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology, routine office procedures and medical instruments. • Must be skilled in the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME . • Performs all casting techniques to include application, cutting, removal, splinting or replacement of casts. • Orients patients regarding activity limitations imposed by orthopedic devices. • Maintains cast room, associated equipment, and supply inventory for these services. • Gives medications and knows the five rights of medication administration. • Safely performs post-operative removal of staples and sutures. Screens phone calls from patients for the provider. Job Requirements • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Prior experience with the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME.