Orthopedic Technician-Orthopedics (Riley)*Full-time/Days/No Weekends/No Holidays*
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20 June, 2024
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Orthopedic Technician-Orthopedics (Riley)*Full-time/Days/No Weekends/No Holidays*
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Job Description
Overview
Under the direction of unit nursing or unit leadership, performs basic patient care technician/nursing assistant functions. Assists with fractures, casting, placement of skeletal pins and removal of sutures or pins. Assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices. Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Orthopedic technician certification preferred.
• Successful completion of ortho technician orientation required upon hire.
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Qualifications for the Orthopedic Technician-Orthopedics (Riley)*Full-time/Days/No Weekends/No Holidays* Role
Overview
Under the direction of unit nursing or unit leadership, performs basic patient care technician/nursing assistant functions. Assists with fractures, casting, placement of skeletal pins and removal of sutures or pins. Assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices. Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Orthopedic technician certification preferred.
- Successful completion of ortho technician orientation required upon hire.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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