Orthopedic Technician Job at SSM Health, Oklahoma City, OK

  • SSM Health
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony Worker Type Regular Job Highlights Department: Orthopedic Clinic Schedule: Monday - Friday Location: 1111 N Dewey in Oklahoma City Looking for an Orthopedic Tech opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member? You will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to get paid when you need it. That's why we're offering DailyPay. Ask your recruiter for more details. Job Summary Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider). Job Responsibilities and Requirements Primary Responsibilities Applies and removes splints and casts. Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort. Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients. Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results. Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal. Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record. Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary. Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk. Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience Experience One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Required Professional License And/Or Certifications Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 7312020167 SAPO ORTH SPTS MED MT Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Daily paid, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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