ORTHOPEDIC TECH
ardenthealth·Tulsa, US
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Job description
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
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High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
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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.