Orthopedic Technician Lead

It s more than a career, it s a calling.

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular

This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 5:30am-2pm. No call. MUST have 2 years of experience in Orthopedics (working in an orthopedic office, working with vendors for orthopedic surgery hardware, preparing equipment needed for surgical procedure, etc.)

Oversees the daily activities and operations of assigned staff and provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

• Creates work schedules and determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage.
• Trains and coaches assigned staff. Provides input for hiring and termination procedures.
• Ensures adequate supply levels are maintained. Manages product usage.
• Performs monthly inventory of durable medical equipment and medication injections.
• 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.

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

• Two years of relevant orthopedic experience

• 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.

• None

Department:  Surgery

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave
  : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options
  : our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage
  : we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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