Orthopedic Technologist - WellSpan Medical Group (Lebanon) - Day

Schedule and Location

Full-time: Days

912 Russell Dr, Lebanon, PA 17042

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, assists the orthopedic physician in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs. Applies and removes casts for all types of fractures. Fits and adjusts canes, crutches and walkers. Instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances and cast and traction care. Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Applies casts for all types of fractures. Fits and adjusts canes, crutches and walkers. Instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances and cast and traction care.
2. Assists in the treatment of patients with orthopedic needs.
3. Prepares or sets up specific types of traction requested by the orthopedic physician and is able to assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the apparatus and make adjustments as necessary.
4. Applies simple braces, prosthetics, performs minor adjustments and repairs, as well as fabricates splints for various conditions under the direction of the orthopedic physician.
5. Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.

NonEssential Accountabilities:

1. Attends meetings as required.
2. Performs other related duties as identified.

Common Expectations:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
2. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
3. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
4. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
5. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience:
  • 6 - 12 months
  • Work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopedic patients
• Minimum Education:
  • High School or G.E.D.
• Required Certification:
  • National Board Certification of Orthopedic Technologist