Orthopedic Tech Mobility Tech

Orthopedic Tech Mobility Tech FT —
LCMC Health

Apply now to join our team of caring clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional orthopedic and mobility care.

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At LCMC Health we value the unique extras you bring. Our culture celebrates authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a little “come on in” attitude. Every patient we heal, every family we comfort, and every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result.

The Orthopedic / Mobility Technician is responsible for assisting orthopedic providers and clinical staff with the application of nonsurgical therapeutics to designated orthopedic patients. Performs surgical shave preps and independently places and removes casts and splints. Operates orthopedic devices such as traction machines according to the directions provided.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

• Applies, adjusts, and removes casts, splints, and traction under the direct supervision of Orthopedic providers.
• Observes patients for any breaks in skin integrity and reports these to the nurse, physician, or provider.
• Educates and assists with the implementation of a plan of care in the areas of traction, casts & splints, and halo devices.

• Serves as a resource to nursing personnel when consulted concerning various types of traction, modifications, and complications.
• Provides patient with written information regarding cast care.
• Provides education regarding complications of plaster casts, causes, and treatments.
• Educates and assists nursing staff with use of Hoyer lifts for patient mobility and bed scales for accurate weights.
• Assists hospital Lift team with lifts when needed and assists Patient transporters to move patients as needed.

• Orders supplies and maintains supply levels.
• Maintains the Cast Room in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleans all equipment using proper technique.

• Appropriately charges for supplies and equipment.

• Assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience in Orthopedics in a clinical/hospital setting.
• 2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Accredited by the American Heart Association.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic training of the nursing assistant, medical corpsman and EMT training.
• Must be able to make judgments, decisions regarding patient care in a sometimes-distracting environment and with time constraints.
• Must set priorities to provide the most effective, efficient patient care, frequently under pressure of multiple and simultaneous activities.
• Knowledge and/or training of sterilization and infection control protocols.

Variable Hours (United States of America)

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you ― because we do.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.