Orthopedic Specialist/RN, Surgery, full-time, Physicians Regional Medical Center
Location: Knoxville Tennessee
Description: Tennova Healthcare is employing Orthopedic Specialist/RN, Surgery, full-time, Physicians Regional Medical Center right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Summary
GENERAL PURPOSE OF
JOB
Assists! physician in surgical procedures; applies, adjusts, and removes casts; assembles traction apparatus, and fits strappings and splints for orthopedic patients by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists surgeon in surgery by performing retraction, suturing, and handling of surgical instruments as directed by physician. Performs set-up of sterile field.
Removes internal fixation that extends outside of skin as directed by physician.
Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application.
Wets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture.
Trims plaster.
Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient's limb or body part as directed.
Assembles wooden, m! etal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splints.!
Rigs, pulleys, ropes, and frames to assemble fracture beds.
Attaches traction supports to patient's limb and adjusts support to specified tension.
Assembles exercise frames.
Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
Interacts with external vendors as required.
Job Specs
Shift/Schedule: weekdays and on call
Status (FT/PT/PRN): full-time working 40 hours per week with benefits
Department-Specific Info: Surgery of Physicians Regional Medical Center
Position Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Certif! ied Orthopedic Physician's Assistant
Valid TN RN License, required
Equal Employment Opportunity
Tennova Healthcare is Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All campuses are tobacco-free. Associates are prohibited from using tobacco products at any time during work shifts.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 24 May 2013 20:22:34 GMT
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