What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technologist (ER Tech/EMT/Medical Assistant) - Joliet, IL position at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH?
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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 5th in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report. Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.
Ready to join in? We are looking for a full-time Orthopedic Technologist to be based in Joliet, IL. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and communication skills. The Orthopedic Technician is responsible for providing assistance to patients and clinical staff in the full scope of orthopedic services. Duties involve casting, splinting, dressing changes, measurements and fitting of DME.
Responsibilities:
- Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
- As directed by physician, removes staples, sutures and external fixation devices, as well as collects or assists with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture and C&S, and preparing specimens for processing.
- Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and dme.
- Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, dme etc.
- Wound care as directed by physician.
- Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
- Assist front desk with rooming patients in the event it is a slow cast room day.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
- Ordering supplies and maintaining supply inventory.
- Creating PO for purchasing.
- Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
- Travel may be required to any of the 7 MOR clinic locations.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One or more years of orthopedic experience/healthcare experience.
- New grads are welcomed to apply.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Certified Orthopedic Technologist
- Certified Medical Assistant
