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Orthopedic Tech - Fracture Room Job in Corpus Christi

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 and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center 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 Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

The Shoreline campus is a premiere facility housing many of the region’s most vital and renowned programs such as a Primary Stroke Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center and a nationally recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart Network, which was recently recognized as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac services in one convenient location.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Trauma and/or EMT experience preferred.
• CPR American Heart Association

Work Type: 

Full Time