Orthopaedic Technician (JR24-50504) - West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.
Morgantown, WV
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Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal and application of DME soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standard of the department as identified through professional literature, policy and procedure. Must analyze fracture and determine which casting method to use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. 6 months of cast tech training is required as evidenced by completion of Department ofOrthopaedicskills check list is required.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
1. 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant is preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.
1. Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons
2. Delivers patient care as directed by physicians
3. Obtain and document vitals on patients
4. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit
5. Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.
6. Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
7. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
8. Obtain and document patients' specimens as ordered.
9. Documents and reports test results to medical provider
10. After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs
11. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
12. Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
13. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.
14. Monitors nurse call system... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal and application of DME soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standard of the department as identified through professional literature, policy and procedure. Must analyze fracture and determine which casting method to use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. 6 months of cast tech training is required as evidenced by completion of Department ofOrthopaedicskills check list is required.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
1. 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant is preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.
1. Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons
2. Delivers patient care as directed by physicians
3. Obtain and document vitals on patients
4. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit
5. Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.
6. Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
7. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
8. Obtain and document patients' specimens as ordered.
9. Documents and reports test results to medical provider
10. After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs
11. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
12. Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
13. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.
14. Monitors nurse call system... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.
