Job Description

Overview

At Houston Methodist the Orthopedic Technician position is responsible for assisting physicians and professional nursing personnel in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs. This position maintains the orthopedic equipment and cast equipment assists with the application and removal of plaster casts. The Orthopedic Technician position coordinates and applies the usage of traction continuous passive motion (CPM) devices and specialty beds.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with patients staff and other departments in a caring and courteous manner. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

• Functions as a team member responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Problem-solves assists other techs.

• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee satisfaction i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares patients for application of orthopedic devices. Accurately measures patients for custom and off the shelf braces. Reviews medical record prior to patient intervention.

• Dispenses applies and adjusts continuous passive motion (CPM) devices and traction apparatus according to Physicians orders. Assembles and applies skeletal traction overhead frames and trapeze bars Bucks traction cervical traction pelvic traction balanced suspension lateral and Russells traction and other devices as appropriate.

• Assists physicians in the application removal and adjustment of plaster casts.

• Coordinates applies and adjusts specialty beds and specialty mattress overlays.

• Contributes recommendations towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains and accurately operates equipment and devices. Coordinates all technical and clerical work related to the performance of the Orthopedic Treatment Room.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement providing recommendations impacting quality and safety targets reporting near misses. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Orders supplies and products and devices for future use.

• Accurately documents patient charges and charts treatment in appropriate patient record.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively minimizing incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks. Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established daily responsibilities and assignments.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.

• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and department shared governance activities. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis including the development of advanced skills.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of post-secondary education etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• One year hospital vocational military one-the-job- training or orthopedic clinic experience

License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• COT - Certified Orthopedic Technician

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Must have knowledge of ABNs

• Exhibits proficiency in application/removal of traction splints fiberglass casts custom orthotic molding and fitting and plaster casts as directed by physician orders

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills (written and verbal communication ability to deal with challenging situations etc.)

• Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team patients and their families

• Displays strong time management skills

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving

• Ability to provide a supportive and engaging environment that enhances the quality of life for patients

• Experience in a team focused work setting

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile

Since its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and 2020 U.S. News & World Report namedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.

Required Experience:

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Worldwide, Shift work,

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