Orthopedic Technician

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Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

GENERAL DUTIES

​ Cast Application/Removal:

- Applies, adjusts, and removes casts, splints, and traction under the direct supervision of Orthopedic providers.
- Observes patients for any breaks in skin integrity and reports these to the nurse, physician, or provider.
- Educates/assists with the implementation of a plan of care in the areas of traction, casts & splints, and halo devices.

Inpatient Liaison:

- Serves as a resource to nursing personnel when consulted concerning various types of traction, modifications, and complications.
- Provides patient with written information regarding cast care.
- Provides education regarding complications of plaster casts, causes, and treatments.
- Educates/assists nursing staff with use of Hoyer lifts for patient mobility and bed scales for accurate weights.
- Assists hospital Lift team with lifts when needed and assists Patient transporters to move patients as needed.

Maintain supplies, equipment and room:

- Orders supplies and maintains supply levels.
- Maintains the Cast Room in a clean and orderly condition.
- Cleans all equipment using proper technique.

Financial:

- Appropriately charges for supplies and equipment.

OR Coverage:

- Assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of appropriate education and work experience is required:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in Orthopedics in a clinical/hospital setting preferred.
- 2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must have basic training of the nursing assistant, medical corpsman and EMT training.
- Must be able to make judgments, decisions regarding patient care in a sometimes-distracting environment and with time constraints.
- Must set priorities to provide the most effective, efficient patient care, frequently under pressure of multiple and simultaneous activities.
- Knowledge and/or training of sterilization and infection control protocols.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

- Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

- Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Sitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Squat/kneel/crawl - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

- Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
- Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
- Color Discrimination - Yes
- Depth Perception - Accurate
- Hearing - Moderate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

- Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
- Chemical - Not Anticipated
- Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
- Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
- Radiation - Not Anticipated
- Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
- Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
- Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
- Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

- Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
- Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
- Adult (16 and up): Yes

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)
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- Deliver healthcare with heart.
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- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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