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Orthopedic Technician - Roanoke
Roanoke, VA JOB SUMMARY *Assists physicians and staff in delivery of direct medical care in a high volume, clinical setting. *Applies and removes orthopedic castings, splints, braces, and ace wraps per physician / physician's assistant orders. *Applies steri-strips or dermabond and performs basic dressing changes per physician/ physician's assistant's order. *Performs patient/family education to include: casting care, follow up, wound care, removal of splints per physician/physician's assistant direction and alterations in activities of daily living required to enhance casting therapy. Documents education provided and patient's level of understanding. *Performs patient triage per Hospital Based Physician Practices policy. *Helps maintain orthopedic supplies with emphasis on unit usage and cost containment. Ensures accurate and timely communication of supply usage for inventory purposes. *Accurately documents patient care and education, as well as following guidelines for charging/billing process for DME. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent education required. Commitment to work toward national certification in orthopedic technology required. Completion of basic medical terminology course and basic skeletal anatomy, provided by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in direct patient care required. Direct patient care in orthopedics preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: AHA BLS-HCP required upon hire or must be able to acquire within 6 months of employment. OTHER: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must be able to meet essential job functions. After 30 months, required to obtain Certification from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) or equivalent certification required. OUR VALUES Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members: Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals. Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service. Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do. Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question. Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence. Requisition Number: 111215 Employment Status: Full time Location: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Orthopaedic Surgery (Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences) Shift: Day Shift Details: Monday- Friday Recruiter: EMILY F ALLEN Recruiter Phone: Recruiter Email: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** For more information, contact the HR Service Center at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. This is **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a drug-free workplace. |
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