Summary The Orthopedic Patient Care Assistant is responsible for removing sutures from wounds, applying antiseptic and anti-bacterial ointment, redressing and recasting. and applying and removing various types of casts, checking if circulation is being impeded, preparing preoperatively by bi-valving casts or windowing them for exposure of wounds. Maintains, cleans and regularly checks portable carts with all equipment needed anywhere in the hospital. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Applies and removes various types of casts, checking periodically to ascertain whether or not circulation is being impeded. Removes sutures from wound, applies antiseptic and antibacterial ointment, redresses, and recast if indicated. Responds to all patient needs in a courteous manner and assures that the appropriate documentation needed to capture workload is completed while maintaining confidentiality of patient Information. Provides instruction to patient on the patients'...