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**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** 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. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (

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Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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