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Posted: 11-Nov-25
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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Internal Number: 311070
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 with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower 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 and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Summary:
Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprains or torn muscles; maintaining cast working area; assisting the supervising physician or nurse as needed; and assisting with surgical procedures and with admitting and screening patients.
Responsibilities:
- Applying and removing and/or assisting with casts, splints and dressings as ordered by the physician.
- Removing staples, sutures, external fixation devices as ordered by the physician.
- Collecting or assisting with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture, C & S. Prepare specimens for processing as directed by physician.
- Assisting physician with procedures as needed.
- Preparing and fitting orthotics.
- Instructing patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, etc.
- Sterilizing instruments as needed.
- Transport/transfer patients when required.
- Follows the CHRISTUS guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
- Maintains established CHRISTUS policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS cultural diversity objectives.
- Supports and adheres to Service Guarantee.
- Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing casts
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients, and work productively and independently with minimal supervision
- Experience working in a fast-paced clinic with a diverse population
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
- Pediatric experience, preferred
Experience
- 2 years of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting which has included direct basic patient care
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Orthopedic Technologist certification, preferred
- CPR certification
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
