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LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

Orthopedic Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; two years of work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Basic training as a nursing assistant, medical corpsman, and emergency medical technician is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to make patient-care judgments and decisions in a distracting environment and under time constraints is required.
  • Ability to prioritize care amid multiple simultaneous activities is required.
  • Knowledge of or training in sterilization and infection-control protocols is required.
  • Medium physical work capacity is required, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
  • The role requires accurate near vision (20/20), accurate far vision (20/40), color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and moderate hearing.
  • The role involves reasonably anticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases, uneven surfaces or elevations, and dust or particulate matter.
  • The role serves neonates and infants up to one year, youth aged 1 to 15, and adults aged 16 and older.
  • Proof of citizenship or immigration status is required to verify lawful authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction under the direct supervision of orthopedic providers.
  • Observe patients for breaks in skin integrity and report findings to the nurse, physician, or provider.
  • Educate patients and assist with implementing plans of care involving traction, casts, splints, and halo devices.
  • Serve as a resource to nursing personnel consulted about types of traction, modifications, and complications.
  • Provide patients with written cast-care information and educate them about plaster-cast complications, causes, and treatments.
  • Educate and assist nursing staff in using Hoyer lifts for patient mobility and bed scales for accurate weights.
  • Assist the hospital Lift team with lifts when needed and help patient transporters move patients as needed.
  • Order supplies and maintain supply levels.
  • Keep the Cast Room clean and orderly.
  • Clean equipment using proper techniques.
  • Charge appropriately for supplies and equipment.
  • Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of orthopedic experience in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.

About the Company

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Founded
2009

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