Orthopedic Technician 1-PRN

Work Schedule/Days: Day / Monday - Friday; Variable

Employment Type: PRN

Location: Center for Advanced Pediatrics

Requisition #: 91211

JOB SUMMARY

Provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE*

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Six months of clinical experience
• One year of experience in orthopedic cast technical
• Experience in pediatrics

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

• Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, hardware, and procedures
• Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Provides assistance to all surgical orthopedic service staff members.
• Applies and maintains traction and other patient hardware systems.
• Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, e.g., coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, and volunteers.
• Provides on-call services.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including
  • N = Neonate (less than 30 days)
  • I = Infant (30 days to 1 year)
  • EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years)
  • LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years)
  • A = Adolescent (13-17 years)
  • AD = Adult
  • ALL = all ages
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

• Performs patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.

SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*

Safety:Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance:Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

WORKING CONDITIONS*

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Address: 1400 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329

Function: Allied Health - Rehab

Nearest Major Market:AtlantaJob Segment:Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Pediatric, Technician, Patient Care, Healthcare, Technology