Orthopedic Tech - Colonial Orthopedics - Day

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:
BLS Certification Required

Licensure, Certification, or Registration preferred:

Current/active OTC certification.

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:

Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting

Education/training REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED required

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care related to casts, splints and wound care all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor regarding time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from standard and identifying educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting greater than 100 lbs.

Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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