Orthopaedic Technologist/MA at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Westport, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Title
Orthopaedic Technologist/MA

Status
Full Time

Education and Experience

• RN, LPN or special training as Orthopaedic Technician.
  One to Two years experience in hospital or orthopaedic physicians' office, including plaster room

Licenses and Certifications

• RN, LPN or special training as Orthopaedic Technician.
  BLS/CPR

Location
Westport, CT

Projected Schedule (not guaranteed)
Monday-Friday

Requisition Number
10413




Department
Westport Satellite Support-010067

Job Description

SUMMARY

• Responsible for application and removal of casts, molds, splints and scoliosis plaster jackets; and the adjustment of external fixators, on the order of and under the direction of an orthopaedic surgeon or other physician.


• ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES


• Applies corrective casts under the supervision of an orthopaedic physician.
  
  Provides assistance for all work done in the plaster room.
  
  Performs duties in accordance with established methods and technologies and in conformance with recognized standards under the direction of the orthopaedic CNS and attending physician.
  
  Performs adjustments of fixators, sets up traction, observes and reports skin condition and other plaster room related duties.
  
  Removes and applies holding casts under the direction of the orthopaedic physician.
  
  Assumes responsibility for patient scheduling, charging and statistical summaries, maintains equipment and environment to assure infection control and safety.
  
  Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
  
  Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.


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• Position Specific Role Responsibilities


• Ortho Tech 1
  
  Focus on self development.
  Completion of Competency of basic cast application and removal. Splinting and bracing and crutch sizing and training
  Completion of Cornerstone modules re:
  Age Specific Care
  Customer Service
  Patient Safety
  CPR certification
  Will move to this role upon completion of working test period and of orientation with no pay change associated with this move.


• SUMMARY


• Responsible for application and removal of casts, molds, splints and scoliosis plaster jackets; and the adjustment of external fixators, on the order of and under the direction of an orthopaedic surgeon or other physician.


• ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES


• Applies corrective casts under the supervision of an orthopaedic physician.
  
  Provides assistance for all work done in the plaster room.
  
  Performs duties in accordance with established methods and technologies and in conformance with recognized standards under the direction of the orthopaedic CNS and attending physician.
  
  Performs adjustments of fixators, sets up traction, observes and reports skin condition and other plaster room related duties.
  
  Removes and applies holding casts under the direction of the orthopaedic physician.
  
  Assumes responsibility for patient scheduling, charging and statistical summaries, maintains equipment and environment to assure infection control and safety.
  
  Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
  
  Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.


• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• Position Specific Role Responsibilities


• Ortho Tech 1
  
  Focus on self development.
  Completion of Competency of basic cast application and removal. Splinting and bracing and crutch sizing and training
  Completion of Cornerstone modules re:
  Age Specific Care
  Customer Service
  Patient Safety
  CPR certification
  Will move to this role upon completion of working test period and of orientation with no pay change associated with this move.

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