Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor

Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor at Christus Health summary:
An Orthopedic Technician applies and removes casts, assists physicians with patient care and surgical procedures, and instructs patients on cast and splint care in a hospital setting. The role requires knowledge of sterile techniques, specimen collection, and patient interaction, often in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include orthopedic certification, CPR, bilingual skills, and pediatric experience.
Description
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites

• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine

• Accredited Chest Pain Center

• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprains or torn muscles; maintaining cast working area; assisting the supervising physician or nurse as needed; and assisting with surgical procedures and with admitting and screening patients.
Responsibilities:

• Applying and removing and/or assisting with casts, splints and dressings as ordered by the physician.

• Removing staples, sutures, external fixation devices as ordered by the physician.

• Collecting or assisting with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture, C & S. Prepare specimens for processing as directed by physician.

• Assisting physician with procedures as needed.

• Preparing and fitting orthotics.

• Instructing patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, etc.

• Sterilizing instruments as needed.

• Transport/transfer patients when required.

• Follows the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Maintains strict confidentiality.

• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.

• Maintains established CHRISTUS Santa Rosa policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa’s cultural diversity objectives.

• Supports and adheres to Santa Rosa Service Guarantee.

• Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
Education/Skills

• High school diploma, or equivalent.

• Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing casts

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients and work productively and independently with minimal supervision

• Experience working in a fast-paced clinic with a diverse population

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes

• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

• Pediatric experience, preferred
Experience

• 2 years of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting which has included direct basic patient care
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Orthopedic Technologist certification, preferred

• CPR certification

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
orthopedic technician, cast application, patient care, sterile techniques, specimen collection, CPR certification, surgical assistance, bilingual healthcare, pediatric orthopedic care