ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN

ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN

Posting Number: SRGV7742
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Weslaco, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
Performs technical, radiological, and supportive care skills for orthopedic patients of all ages under the direction of Orthopedic and general care providers.

Description of Duties:

• Assists the health care team by preparing patients with triaging, rooming, discharging procedures and applying technical skills.
  
• Assists in patient treatments/procedures such as applying casts, obtaining molds for custom braces, applying/fitting splints/braces for upper and lower extremity.
  
• Performs removal of casts, staples, and/or stitches as per order of provider. Performs wound care as directed by the provider.
  
• Performs radiological studies as ordered by provider.
  
• Maintains a clean clinical environment and assists with cleaning and proper preparation of instruments, equipment using aseptic technique. Practices aseptic technique, isolation/infection control procedures.
  
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of instruments using the Autoclave.
  
• Prepares all equipment and supplies for treatments/procedures. Assists the provider with treatment/procedure and prepares the patient for same.
  
• Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, and reports all equipment and supplies for timely replacement. Maintains and monitors inventory at assigned site.
  
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. Documents all patient information in Athena.
  
• May arrange studies or testing as ordered by provider.
  
• Assists with all patients encounters and follows up as needed.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Supervision Received:
  General supervision from assigned supervisor.
  
  Supervision Given:
  Direct supervision of assigned staff.
  
  Required Education:
  High School diploma or equivalent.
  
  Preferred Education:
  None.
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) or Licensed Medical Radiologic Technician (LMRT) or Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT). CPR certified.Preferred: Certified Orthopedic Technician
  
  Required Experience:
  One (1) year of related experience, working with orthopedic providers applying and removing casts, fitting braces, fitting splints and procedures related to musculoskeletal function.
  
  Preferred Experience:
  None.
  
  Equipment:
  Use of Cast saw, instruments, cast separator, vacuum, all clinical equipment and instruments, office equipment, autoclave, and others as added. Radiology equipment.
  
  Working Conditions:
  Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Clinical Environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
  
  Other:
  Casting-application and removal Fitting of braces and splints Procedural preparation for orthopedic procedures such as joint aspiration, joint injections and proper aseptic in preparing for either. Ability to work within a team environment. Provides good customer service and patient care at all times. Works well and positively within the team. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  
  Physical Capabilities: N/A
  Employment Category: Full-Time
  Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
  Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
  Position Available Date: 09/01/2024
  Grant Funded Position: No
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  EEO Statement:
  It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:
  Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
  
  Additional Information:
  UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
  
  All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43985 jeid-a554329eef1cc04589797bf81db5669a