Tenet Health is Hiring a Lead Ortho Tech Full Time Rotate Near Boca Raton, FL
Job Description Position Summary The Lead OR Orthopedic Technician, works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to ensure the safe transport of the surgical patients to the operating room. Responsible for the coordination of surgical products related to the Ortho specialty, by acting as a courier between the related units of the hospital. Performs pre-operative clip of surgical patients. Assists in positioning and holding patients for surgical prep when requested in addition to providing traction set-up and other orthopedic needs in the OR, as well as the nursing units. Other duties include cleaning of OR rooms between cases, and various other areas of the department, stocking rooms and ordering supplies. Position Requirements/Qualifications: (including required licensure/certifications, education and job knowledge / experience) Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Required: Two (2) year Orthopedic experience. Experience: Working knowledge of operating room environment, frequent and indirect patient contact preferred. Other qualifications: Ability to move objects, use of good body mechanics, ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. (BLS) American Heart Association Basic Life Support #LI-JJ1 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Responsibilities Responsible for assisting in the care of patients in a family-centered care environment. S/he transcribes orders, maintains charts, manages inventory, and performs any duties as assigned. All duties may be performed in any given shift. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant. BLS/AHA BLS (American Heart Assn) Physical Demands: About Us Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. About the Team Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.