University Hospitals Pain Management
Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedics - Main Campus
University Hospitals Pain Management, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Description
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.
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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.
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