Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.
Immobilizes injured extremities with portable splints and bandages.˙Can use a spine board and cervical collar in emergencies under the direction of orthopedic team.
Applies plastic splints and casts as ordered, for sprains and for closed, non-displaced fractures of the extremities under the direction of orthopedic team.
Instructs the patient/care giver in care of the cast.
Fits the patient with crutches and instructs him in crutch walking.
Performs cast removal under the direction of orthopedic team.
Maintains an adequate supply of cast materials.
May assist in the Operating Room or Cast Room in Applying complex cast and traction set-ups.
Provides standardized written information to patients and families regarding care of the cast and/or orthopedic appliance.
Maintains orthopedic equipment, supplies, and cast cases census updated.
Follows all policies and procedures documented for orthopedic technical procedures.
Complies with hospital dress code.
Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee?s knowledge, skills and abilities.
