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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 5:30am-2pm. No call. MUST have 2 years of experience in Orthopedics (working in an orthopedic office, working with vendors for orthopedic surgery hardware, preparing equipment needed for surgical procedure, etc.)

Job Summary:

Oversees the daily activities and operations of assigned staff and provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Creates work schedules and determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage.

+ Trains and coaches assigned staff. Provides input for hiring and termination procedures.

+ Ensures adequate supply levels are maintained. Manages product usage.

+ Performs monthly inventory of durable medical equipment and medication injections.

+ Applies and removes splints and casts.

+ Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.

+ Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.

+ Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.

+ Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.

+ Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record.

+ Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.

+ Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk.

+ Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

+ Two years of relevant orthopedic experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Constant standing and walking.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

+ Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

+ Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Occasional lifting/moving patients.

+ Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

+ Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

Department:

4403000128 Surgery

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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