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SSM Health Orthopaedic Cast Technician in Saint Louis, Missouri

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Applies and removes splints and casts.

  • Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.

  • Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.

  • Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.

  • Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.

  • Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record.

  • Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.

  • Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk.

  • Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

  • One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.

  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.

  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.

  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

  • Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

  • None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2065000037 Ortho Clinic CSM

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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