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Job Requirements of Technician Orthopedics - OUMC Surgery Clinic:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)
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Technician Orthopedics - OUMC Surgery Clinic
Position Title:
Technician Orthopedics - OUMC Surgery ClinicDepartment:
Surgery ClinicJob Description:
General Description:
Under supervision, performs casting procedures for orthopedic patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Prepares injured area to receive cast then molds and wraps bandages to support injured area according to physician directions
- Removes whole and broken cast and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb as directed
- Assembles materials, designs and forms orthopedic splints as directed
- Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient
- Instructs patient in care of casts and appliances
- Assists patients in walking with cast, braces and/or crutches
- Ensures that necessary inventory is maintained and that supplies are ordered
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an Orthopedic Technician training program preferred
Experience: None required. One (1) year of experience as an Orthopedic Technician preferred
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) upon hire. Certification from the National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Registered Orthopedic Technologist from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of orthopedic problems related to cast and traction appliance application.
- Knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to orthopedics.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques involved in casting procedures.
- Ability to follow exact written and oral instructions.
- Good interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and patients.
- Ability to maintain charts and records.
- Some computer knowledge.
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