ORTHOTIST
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: UNM Hospitals is currently seeking to employ ORTHOTIST right now, this occupation will be dwelled in New Mexico. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Evaluate patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Fabricate, fit, and deliver orthoses which best meet the medical and functional needs of each patient. May supervise the custom fabrication of ! orthoses and monitor technical activities within the department; supervise orthotic technicians as assigned. Participate in quality improvement processes and participate in departmental training as requested. Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Accountability:
OVERSEE - Provide technical oversight and assignment, supervision, and review of work performed by team members
CASTS - Fabricate and finishe plastic and/or metal casts for upper extremity, lower extremity, and spinal orthoses
CASTS - Measure and cast patients; consult with attending physician(s) as required
ORTHOTICS - Delineate tracings; choose appropriate orthotic components to fabricate specific orthosis; develop custom orthotic devices as required
ORTHOTICS - Evaluate and ins! pect the fit and function of orthoses fit and/or fabricated by! technicians
CHARTS - Maintain patient charts and other documentation as required in accordance with Hospital and departmental procedures and standards
DEVICES - Inspect devices manufactured by internal/external sources to ensure adherence to specifications and quality requirements, and provide feedback to external suppliers
DEVICES - Report discrepancies to supervisor; make corrections to devices when feasible or as directed
ORTHOTICS OUTREACH - Organize outreach clinics for the team; provide orthotic services to outreach patient population
X-RAYS - Read x-rays to determine required specifications for orthoses
COST CONTROL - Utilize parts and supplies in a manner that maximizes efficient and cost effective production of orthotic devices
TRAIN - Conduct inservices for staff as requested; train orthotic technicians in areas such as fabrication techniques, patient fittings, related practices, and special projects !
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote workplace safety
ON CALL - Remain on call on a stand-by basis to ensure daily coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as assigned for Carrie Tingley and UNM Hospitals
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and! /or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourag! e patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline
Experience Requirements:
3 years directly related experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Orthotist (American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics)
Physical Demands Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Testing Requirements:
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually
Working Conditions Requirements:
Sig Hzard: To chemls, biohazd mat req caut-may req PE
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 07:56:29 GMT