Orthopedic Tech | UF Health Jax Ortho Clinic | Full-time | Days
uf healthJacksonville, FL
Orthopedic Tech | UF Health Jax Ortho Clinic | Full-time | Days
L4
uf healthJacksonville, FLyesterday
Occupations
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSurgical TechnologistsMedical Appliance TechniciansIndustries
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)Overview:
Under supervision of the Orthopedic Clinic Charge Nurse, the Technician Orthopedic is responsible for applying a wide variety of casts; applies, monitors, evaluates, and maintains various continuous passive motion equipment; sets up and maintains traction and/or suspension devices; and assists physicians in the operating room, Emergency Department, or Trauma Center. The Technician Orthopedic also maintains inventories, attends inpatient hospital rounds, and documents all procedures in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Applies a variety of casts including cast braces, splints, and other Orthotic devices
- Changes dressings, removes staples and/or sutures, removes external fixtures, and evaluates skin condition
- Applies, monitors, evaluates, and maintains various continuous passive motion equipment (CPM) and its proper range of motion (ROM)
- Applies hinged orthosis equipment Sets up and maintains traction and/or suspension devices
- Assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room, Emergency Department, or Trauma Center
- Maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and devices Maintains and cleans all equipment and the cast rooms
- Sets each type of Orthosis in accordance with physician's orders
- QualificationsRequired EducationGED or High School Diploma
- Necessary Skills
Knowledge of universal precautions, orthopedic procedures and equipment, and medical terminology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Required Licensure/CertificationsCPR/BLSTwo (2) years previous experience as a patient caregiver, preferably in an orthopedic related environment.
Preferred Experience: Patient caregiver in an orthopedic related environment.
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Level
MidL4
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
yesterday
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