Timothy Eslick
Fenton,MO
Summary
Accomplished Orthopedic Technician with a proven track record at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, enhancing patient care through expert fracture management, education, and compassionate support. Fostering team collaboration, I've contributed to developing training materials and optimizing safety protocols. Using the teaching skills that have been developed working with youth, I would like to transition into more of an educational role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
04.2013 - Current
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury, reporting any changes or concerns to supervising physician immediately.
- Optimized patient care by maintaining detailed records of treatments, procedures, and progress notes for each individual case.
- Strengthened teamwork and collaboration among clinic staff by actively participating in meetings, sharing knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Elevated patient safety measures by conducting regular equipment inspections for wear or malfunction.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, addressing concerns related to their injuries or treatments in a professional manner.
- Supported physicians in providing high-quality care by accurately measuring, fitting, and adjusting orthopedic appliances as needed.
- Contributed to the development of new orthopedic technician training materials to enhance learning outcomes for incoming technicians.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
Orthopedic Technician
Mid-County Orthopedic Surgery
06.2006 - 08.2011
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Elevated patient safety measures by conducting regular equipment inspections for wear or malfunction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities such as workshops conferences to stay updated on industry advancements.
- Contributed to the development of new orthopedic technician training materials to enhance learning outcomes for incoming technicians.
- Constructed or received casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Athletic Training
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05.2009
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Fracture Management
- Anatomy knowledge
- Splinting
- Casting
- Orthopedic device fitting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Education
Certification
- Certified Orthopedic Technician, American Society Of Orthopedic Professionals - 2022-Present
Scouts BSA leader and Committee Member 2011-Present
2011-Present
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Mid-County Orthopedic Surgery
06.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Athletic Training
Arkansas State University
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