Certified Orthopedic Technician - Full-time; Sports Medicine

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

54d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Supports physician in all aspects of clinic; including fitting and applying pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods; helping prepare and apply casts and orthopedic appliances; removing sutures, casts and splints. May prepare and set up traction as requested by the physician and can assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the equipment and make adjustments as needed; may clean and stock the cast and soft goods room, order special supplies or equipment, and coordinate collection of patient data.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Expertise in the different materials and equipment involved in casts, splints and braces
Requires physical effort, including the abilities to sit or stand for an extended time and to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, lift, bend, stoop and reach overhead
Must also work effectively under stress or emergency situations
Command of verbal and written English
Positive interpersonal communication skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to deal with frustration and stress appropriately
Ability to calmly coordinate activities, set priorities, demonstrate initiative
Excellent physical assessment skills
Assume responsibility for own on-going education
Able to lift, push, and pull without restrictions; able to use proper body mechanics.
Exposure to blood or other infectious materials, as well as cleaning and hydrotherapy chemical per OSHA definition in hospital-based rehab program.

Responsibilities

Fitting and applying pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods
Helping prepare and apply casts and orthopedic appliances
Removing sutures, casts and splints
Prepare and set up traction as requested by the physician
Assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the equipment and make adjustments as needed
Clean and stock the cast and soft goods room
Order special supplies or equipment
Coordinate collection of patient data
Demonstrates caring approach
Cooperate and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team
Protect the confidentiality and privacy of patients, visitors and staff