Orthopedic Technician

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Genesis Foot and Ankle Overview of Position: This position is responsible for direct patient care outcomes in the Orthopedic Clinic. The incumbent applies/removes/repairs casts, splints, and orthotic devices as ordered by the physician in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary clinic setting. Under the direction of the Orthopedic Physician, assists in the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions. Under the direction of a registered nurse assist with the care of orthopedic center patients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Applies and maintains casts, splints and orthopedic soft good appliances as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Provides patients and families with instructions on cast care, crutch walking and orthopedic appliance care. 2. Demonstrates sterile and aseptic techniques, as appropriate, in the performance of and/or assisting with procedures and interventions. 3. Maintains adequate inventory of orthopedic supplies. Including ordering supplies and putting away stock. 4. Responsible for cleaning and stocking exam and treatment rooms between patients and at the end of the clinic session. 5. Under the direction of a physician, may perform wound dressings, suture removal, debridement and irrigation of wounds, application of splints, casts and other orthopedic appliances, and crutch fitting and instruction. 6. Documents procedure and other appropriate information on the medical record. 7. Supports the philosophy and objectives of Genesis Healthcare System and assists in interpreting these to patients and visitors. 8. Performs duties within the framework of established policies and procedures. 9. Provides a therapeutic environment and appropriate interaction with the patient and family. 10. Participates in department meetings, quality assurance/Improvement activities and the evaluation of practice changes in relation to the cast technician role. 11. Assists with orientation of new personnel. 12. Attends and provides unit in-service education programs as appropriate to role. 13. Continues professional growth through the identification of personal learning needs, setting goals and planning a course of action to meet those needs. 14. If acting in the capacity of an Orthopedic Technician in Foot & Ankle please see position addendum for additional duties and qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma 2. Requires a medical certification through appropriate board or obtained within the first twelve (12) months. 3. Must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience. 4. Requires certification of Orthopedic Technologist (OTC) or obtain within two years from date of hire. 5. Requires knowledge of casts, splints, orthotic, and other similar device applications. 6. Must have experience operating cast saw, spreader and other cast tools and equipment. 7. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and written and oral communication skills. 8. Ability to provide patient care in a warm and friendly manner. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values: • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell. 2. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 3. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 5. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff. 6. Ability to accurately take and record measurements or readings. This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.