What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ortho Technician position at Regional One Health?
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of an Orthopedic Technician training program preferred. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in the use of orthopedic devices preferred. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to deliver quality orthopedic services, maintain competency and meet age-specific patient needs within assigned inpatient or outpatient unit to include: orthopedic equipment and devices, patient transport, inventory control, and maintaining infection control practices. Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions, plan and organize work to be done, effectively observes patient responses, react and perform under stress in emergency situations, and communicate effectively with unit personnel, medical/hospital staff, patient, family and others to ensure optimal patient care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Constant walking and standing during assigned shift. Ability to bend, stoop, twist and transports patients with stretcher/wheelchair; exposure to infectious agents. Heavy Work - Exerting up to
