Kaiser Permanente
Location
Clackamas, Oregon
Provide technical support in the application, adjustment, and removal of casts, splints, and traction equipment for orthopedic patients. Assist providers during orthopedic procedures and support Emergency Department staff with wound care and patient transport.
Requires a high school diploma and completion of an orthopedic cast tech program or six months of relevant experience. Must possess Basic Life Support certification and the ability to pass a casting competency test.
Provide technical support to Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, and inpatient nursing, in the application of casts, orthopedic appliances and traction equipment. Assists providers with orthopedic procedures and other tasks associated with client care. Provides information to clients and staff regarding application and care of orthopedic equipment and casts.
Provide technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems. Through proper application, adjustment, repair and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft appliances. In accordance with established procedures and under direction of M.D. or P.A. Provide technical support and assistance to providers during orthopedic procedures and post-operatively. Through proper application of casts, assisting with supplies and equipment, proper positioning of patients and transfer of patients to X-ray for films. Under direction of M.D. or P.A. Provide assistance and technical support to Emergency Department MDs and RNs in treatment and care of ED clients, providing wound care, transporting clients, assisting with clerical duties, and assisting with other procedures and tasks under direction and supervision of MD and RN staff. Set-up and adjust traction equipment in accordance with established procedure under direction of MDs. Provide information and instructions to clients regarding problems with casts or other orthopedic appliances under direction of MD and in accordance with departmental procedure. Ensure adequate amounts of orthopedic supplies and maintain orthopedic equipment by routine ordering of supplies and coordinating repair and replacement of equipment under supervision of department manager and in accordance with departmental procedure. Performs other duties as requested.
One (1) year experience in an inpatient setting. EMT or Medical Corpsmen experience of one year of CNA/Medical Assistant experience. EMT or Medical Corpmen or CNA/Medical Assistant Cert. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Basic knowledge of care of patients with minor trauma injuries, minor patient care procedure. Basic knowledge of medical documentation. Working knowledge of traction application. Demonstrated skills in patient care including vital signs, minor wound care and dressing, lifting and turning of patients. Demonstrated written communication skills. Demonstrated skills identifying major bones and joints. Familiarity with traction equipment, set-up and application.
Start of shift can be as early as 7:30am for 8-hour shift at all Cast Room locations. End of shift can be as late as 10pm at SYB Cast Room.
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