Jackson Park Hospital is looking for an experience Orthopedic Technician with Hosptial related experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing dressings, removing sutures/staples, applying and removing casts and splints
- Assisting the physician in back office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs and patient history and assisting with minor procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
- Maintains work area, exam rooms, supplies and medications.
- Performs associated clerical tasks including scheduling, filing, recalls, batch billing, etc.
- Maintains a professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
- Works as a team member within the Orthopedics Department and all other departments.
- Effectively copes with typical job stress.
- Documents work processes as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of orthopedic nomenclature and anatomy
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
- Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted including assisting patients when required
- Requires frequent bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a certified Orthopedic Technician training program preferred or
- Graduate from a current class of O.T.T.P. who must then take the next available certification exam.
Certifications/Licensure:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60649: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person