LPN/ORTHO TECH - PROVIDER BASED

  • Elkins
  • Davis Health System
Position Summary:
Provides direct patient clinical care and clerical support in the orthopaedic physician's office. Assists the provider in the application of braces and prosthetics, minor adjustments and repairs, and application and removal of casts.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Graduate of an LPN program
Minimum Experience: Experience as an LPN in an office setting
Required Certification: CPR certification
Skills: Machine Computer
Telephone
Calculator
Copier
Fax
Scanner
Skills: Administrative Strong organizational and communication skills
Quick learner & efficient worker Medical Terminology
Excellent computer skills
Multi-task skills
Physical Demands: Lifts, positions, pushes, and transfers patients
Prolonged standing and walking
Lifts supplies and equipment
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
Working Conditions: Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste
Exposed to hazards from electrical, mechanical, and power equipment
Subject to burns and cuts
Pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances