Orthopedic Tech, Orthopedic Clinic - Beachwood (Ahuja)

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for performing Ortho Tech/DME duties independently with minimal guidance. Duties consist of applying and removing casts/splints, measuring for DME and applying DME braces, operating a cast saw and assisting providers with staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care and traction in both the ambulatory clinic and operating room setting.

What You Will Do

• Displays commitment to UH Essential Behaviors, the UH mission, employee engagement and other system-wide service excellence initiatives
• Applies and removes casts and splints consisting of different material and structure according to physician order
• Measures for fit and application of durable medical according to physician order and manufacturer instructions
• Educates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices and casts
• Provides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in operating room
• Provides age specific care to patients from neonates through elderly
• Performs other patient care duties within the practice as assigned including staple removal, suture removal, dressing changes, complex wound care, and traction independently.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Takes lead among team for complex cases
• Makes self available for consultation with less experience peers and offers directions within scope of knowledge
• Knowledgeable in the application, maintenance, and / or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient care

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 2+ years years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting (Required) and
• Experience with casting/splinting, DME application, staple / suture removal, dressing changes, wound changes, pin care, and traction (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology. (Required proficiency)
• Understanding of purpose and goals of orthopedic treatments and devices. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions. (Required proficiency)
• Displays the ability to work in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Able to multi-task and work independently (Required proficiency)
• Ability to use and document in electronic health record (Required proficiency)
• Familiar with operation of standard office equipment. Ability to apply casts, braces, splints, and traction. (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 20% Travel to office locations to support patient care volumes where needed