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Form of workSalary: $19.33 - $29.97 Hourly
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IOT_11_27_23
Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY - 7200
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 12/4/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
**UMC INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY**
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Position Summary:
Administers casts, splints, traction devices and soft goods and to assist orthopedic surgeons. Duties include administering appropriate orthopedic techniques, instructing patients, reviewing new equipment, and maintaining supplies.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as a cast orthopedic.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, and; training under supervision of orthopedic surgeon.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Anatomy, bone structure and biomechanics; anatomical positioning and correction; radiographic interpretations; variety of traction devices and their applications; medical terminology; orthopedic treatment techniques; proper stretcher and lifting techniques; sterilization procedures; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control practices and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Applying various techniques for casts and splints; communicating care and procedure information to patients of diverse backgrounds; applying various orthopedic procedures such as splinting, bandaging, specialty casting and splinting, application of dressings; X-ray interpretations; listening; writing reports and conference materials; writing progress notes and charts; organizing work and managing multiple tasks simultaneously; using electric hand tools; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and computer screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
This job posting is open to current UMC employees ONLY and to qualify, you must list your UMC employment as one of your employers in the application. If you are not a current UMC employee, please return to the home page. Are you a current UMC employee?
02
(BLS) Do you have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) card?
03
Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Please note that you will be required to provide original high school diploma or GED.
04
Do you have a minimum One (1) year of experience as an Orthopedic Technician in an Acute Care Facility or similar?
Required Question
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IOT_11_27_23
Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY - 7200
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 12/4/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
**UMC INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY**
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Position Summary:
Administers casts, splints, traction devices and soft goods and to assist orthopedic surgeons. Duties include administering appropriate orthopedic techniques, instructing patients, reviewing new equipment, and maintaining supplies.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as a cast orthopedic.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, and; training under supervision of orthopedic surgeon.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Anatomy, bone structure and biomechanics; anatomical positioning and correction; radiographic interpretations; variety of traction devices and their applications; medical terminology; orthopedic treatment techniques; proper stretcher and lifting techniques; sterilization procedures; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control practices and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Applying various techniques for casts and splints; communicating care and procedure information to patients of diverse backgrounds; applying various orthopedic procedures such as splinting, bandaging, specialty casting and splinting, application of dressings; X-ray interpretations; listening; writing reports and conference materials; writing progress notes and charts; organizing work and managing multiple tasks simultaneously; using electric hand tools; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and computer screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
- Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
- Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
- Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
- Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
- Nevada has no State Income Tax
- No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
This job posting is open to current UMC employees ONLY and to qualify, you must list your UMC employment as one of your employers in the application. If you are not a current UMC employee, please return to the home page. Are you a current UMC employee?
- Yes
- No
02
(BLS) Do you have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) card?
- Yes, I have a current BLS card by American Heart Association
- No, but I have the ability to get one at hire
- Not Applicable
03
Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Please note that you will be required to provide original high school diploma or GED.
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a minimum One (1) year of experience as an Orthopedic Technician in an Acute Care Facility or similar?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
