Orthopedic Tech Assoc

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Performs a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions.

Responsibilities include:

direct patient care; application of fiberglass and plaster splints/casts; assembly orthopedic traction, stocking supplies; EKGs, transporting patients, applying orthopedic soft goods and performing or assisting in selected duties on the unit as assigned. This description covers the essential functions of this position. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.
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• 1) Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for all age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients within this role.
• 2) Monitors basic physiological parameters. Takes and records routine vital signs and O2 saturation on adults and children within the specified time frame as indicated by periodic review of documentation. Obtains and documents weights/heights as per physician/nurse order 100% of the time as indicated by quarterly review of 5 records. Records and reports any changes in patients physical appearance and behavior to the appropriate nursing and physician personnel 100% of the time.
  
  Applies cardiac monitor leads if required.
• 3) Administers treatment and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure. Assists staff to provide expeditious patient care. Assists with patient personal care (e.g. ambulations, undressing patients while maintaining privacy, moving in and out of a wheelchair, personal hygiene activities). Transports patients with an RN or without O2 and monitors to appropriate locations. Application of simple dressing both sterile and non-sterile. Accurately measures and records patient intake and output.
  
  Care of patient belongings and valuables. Assists medical and nursing staff with patient exams, suture set up and wound prep. Assures identity of patient by checking  prior to performing any procedure.
• 4) Assists in direct care of orthopedic patients under the supervision of physicians and/or RN with the application of casts, soft goods and or traction. Applies casts under the direct supervision of an orthopedic physician or ED attending. Applies splints, orthopedic soft goods, petal casts, and removes casts as ordered by the physician/PA staff. Assembles, monitors and assists with the placement of the patient into traction.
  
  Measure, and provide patient instruction for the use of crutches, canes, and walkers under the supervision of the physician or RN.
• 5) Obtains specimens for analysis from patients demonstrating appropriate technical and judgmental skills. Accurately labels and sends specimens of urine, feces, sputum within 30 minutes of specified time frames unless discussed with RN. Performs EKG procedure; obtains comparative EKG and provides RN and MD/PA with completed test immediately without exception.
• 6) Maintains adequate inventory of departmental supplies and completes appropriate charging process. Daily maintenance of orthopedic and GTA supplies and equipment as evidenced by completion of checklist 100% of the time. Adjusts par levels for orthopedic supplies as needed after discussing it with Clinical Supervisor. Monitors for cleanliness and needed repair of equipment and completes any cleaning and/or decontamination procedures. Removes and tags faulty equipment and notifies RN.
  
  Disposes of laundry as directed to avoid an overflow of dirty laundry. Replaces contaminated suction container and disposes of the used unit as directed. Ensures hallways, patient care areas are free of clutt
  
  Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with hospital and departmental safety procedures. Applies and monitors patient in restraints as directed by the RN and/or MD/PA. Documentation on flow sheet. Hander. Adheres to charging and batching procedures 98-100% of the time.
• 7) Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with hospital and departmental safety procedures. Applies and monitors patient in restraints as directed by the RN and/or MD/PA. Documentation on flow sheet. Handles all biohazardous material according to procedure. Utilizes BSP and infection control precaution to avoid exposures for patients, staff and self 100% of the time. Knowledgeable of care of patient who are allergic to latex and completes procedures accordingly.
  
  Completes stretcher maintenance checklist 100% of the time. Provides for patient safety through adherence to procedures for preventive measures, i.e. side rails, wheelchair safety principles, and safe practices with ambulatory patients without incident. Completes environmental checklist weekly in GTA. 90% compliance.
• 8) Participate with education activities, unit staff meeting and is…