Pediatric Orthopedic Technician-Carmel

Description:

Indiana University Health is seeking an Orthopedic Cast Tech to join our Pediatric Orthopedic team at IU Health North Hospital. The Cast Tech is an integral part of the orthopedic team working alongside surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure high quality of care to pediatric patients presenting with a variety of illnesses and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system. As a Pediatric Orthopedic Cast Tech, you will have the opportunity to join a team of highly skilled medical experts with a mission to deliver preeminent medical care and service to our patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to multitask, problem solve, and support various providers
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure the environment is optimal for patient care
• Assist physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical care team during examination
• Perform a variety of office-based procedures including dressing changes, suture removal, staple removal, casting application, and casting removal
• Preparation of clinical charts as deemed necessary
• Obtain patient vitals and prepare patients for clinical examination
• Assist with room turnover and stocking supplies
• Manage patient messages and inquiries

 

• Full-time/Days/40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Hours: 10:00a-6:30p
• No IUH observed Holidays
• No Weekends
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

 

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 has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.