General Summary: An orthopedic technician assists with the care and treatment of orthopedic patients

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assists in the care of patients by fitting and applying pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods
• Prepare and apply casts and orthopedic appliances
• Prepare patients for all testing procedures.
• Assisting with orthopedic procedures, including but not limited to: wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies.
• Properly complete patient routing slips and charge tickets with all appropriate CPT codes and corresponding ICD codes.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professionalism, personal growth and development including projecting a positive attitude toward the operation, completing assignments in a timely and cost efficient manner, accepting and responding to positive criticism.
• Observe radiation safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Inventory, order and maintain all departmental supplies at defined inventory levels.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as needed.

Education: GED OR High School Diploma: Minimum

Certification: Orthopedic Technician Certification from the National Board for Certification on Orthopedic Technicians preferred. CPR certification.

Experience: Work requires a level knowledge of patient care methods, procedures and techniques. One year experience in orthopedic setting

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