Orthopedic Technician SSM Health - 3.5 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications Orthopedics Full Job Description SSMH Saints Medical Group, LLC Job Id R200680 Day Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St.

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Orthopedic Clinic Schedule:

Monday -

Friday Location:

1111 N Dewey in Oklahoma City Looking for a Orthopedic Tech opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member? You will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to get paid when you need it. That's why we're offering DailyPay. Ask your recruiter for more details. #edmond #oklahomacity #OKC #career #jobs #job #primarycare #healthcare #clinic #orthotech

Job Summary:

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies and removes splints and casts. Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort. Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients. Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results. Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal. Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record. Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary. Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk. Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement:

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.