Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor at Christus Health

DescriptionCHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suitesA teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of MedicineAccredited Chest Pain CenterAccredited Joint Commission Stroke TeamSummary:Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprains or torn muscles; maintaining cast working area; assisting the supervising physician or nurse as needed; and assisting with surgical procedures and with admitting and screening patients.Responsibilities:Applying and removing and/or assisting with casts, splints and dressings as ordered by the physician.Removing staples, sutures, external fixation devices as ordered by the physician.Collecting or assisting with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture, C & S. Prepare specimens for processing as directed by physician.Assisting physician with procedures as needed.Preparing and fitting orthotics.Instructing patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, etc.Sterilizing instruments as needed.Transport/transfer patients when required.Follows the CHRISTUS guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintains strict confidentiality.Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.Maintains established CHRISTUS policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS cultural diversity objectives.Supports and adheres to Service Guarantee.Performs other related work as required.Requirements:Education/SkillsHigh school diploma, or equivalent.Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing castsAbility to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients, and work productively and independently with minimal supervisionExperience working in a fast-paced clinic with a diverse populationAbility to be flexible and adapt to changesBilingual English/Spanish, preferredPediatric experience, preferredExperience2 years of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting which has included direct basic patient careLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsOrthopedic Technologist certification, preferredCPR certificationWork Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:Full Time