Orthopedic Technician - Minor Care job at CHRISTUS Health Corpus Christi, TX, US

Job Description

Description Summary: Under a physician's direction, applies and adjusts plaster casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices. Sets up bed traction units or rigs special devices as required. Periodically inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities: Under the direction of an RN provides orthopedic services for emergency/trauma services and clinical services. Requirements: Education/Skills

High School diploma or equivalent.
Requires a high degree of independent functioning and action based on a thorough understanding of Emergency and Orthopedic Service operations.

Experience

Trauma and/or EMT experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

CPR American Heart Association

Work Schedule:

Varies Work Type: Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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