Ortho Tech II-Orthopedics-$3,000 Hiring Incentive Bonus

Palomar Health•Escondido, CA

31d•$30 - $42

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Orthopedic Technician performs routine clerical and clinical tasks in the clinic, including frequent patient immobilization procedures such as casting, splinting, and cast removal. The technician assists physicians and other licensed providers in delivering efficient, cost-effective, quality patient care and responds to emergencies as required. The role includes clinic and operating-room duties. In the operating room, the technician helps prepare patients and the sterile field, assists with procedures, applies dressings, and supports postoperative assessment and discharge instruction in accordance with accepted practices and ethical guidelines. The position also involves documentation, room and instrument preparation, patient callbacks, equipment fitting, and orientation of new employees and float personnel to department procedures. The position requires English-language skills sufficient to perform its essential functions, knowledge of standard office equipment, and computer skills including use of Windows and common Microsoft Office applications. Employees must follow Palomar Health Medical Group policies, applicable laws, and standards, and support the organization’s mission, vision, and quality commitment.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or a combination of education and experience.
Specialized vocational training and completion of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program.
At least 3 years of experience in orthopedic care in an acute hospital or clinic.
American Heart Association-recognized BLS–Healthcare Provider certification.
Certified Orthopedic Technician (NBCOT).
English speaking and reading ability sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of standard office equipment, including calculators, fax machines, and photocopiers.
Personal computer and software skills, including MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, and email.
Windows computer skills, including keyboarding and use of a mouse or keys, menus, scroll bars, folders, and copying operations, upon employment or within the first two weeks.

Nice To Haves

Related certification.
At least 2 years of experience in a related position.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple tasks and prioritize safely and effectively according to patient needs.
Set up and assist physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures and examinations.
Obtain and communicate patients’ chief complaints and pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare provider.
Execute physician and nurse practitioner orders safely and effectively; observe patient responses and report changes in condition.
Apply and remove casts, splints, sutures, staples, pins, and dressing bandages.
Assemble, adjust, and fit canes, crutches, and walkers to patients’ physical structures; apply and make minor adjustments or repairs to durable medical equipment.
Maintain timely and accurate patient-care documentation, document patient responses and telephone contacts, and file information in electronic patient charts.
Assist as a department liaison by orienting new employees and float personnel to department procedures.
Prepare laboratory and X-ray results for physician or nurse practitioner review; set up and restock examination rooms; participate in patient callbacks; and prepare and process instruments.
Verify benefits and eligibility and obtain authorizations for durable medical equipment.
In the operating room, position, prepare, and drape patients using accepted practices and techniques.
Assist with procedures, including hemostasis, tissue retraction, suturing and tissue closure, cutting sutures, and closing operative incisions.
Apply intraoperative dressings, assess surgical patients for postoperative complications, and provide discharge instructions.
Wear operating-room attire and personal protective equipment; gather, check, and open procedure supplies and equipment; perform the surgical scrub and don gown and gloves.
Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with required instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions.
Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator; assist team members with gowning and gloving; and help drape the patient and establish the sterile field.
Participate in surgical-site and patient verification during the time-out procedure and secure tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Follow Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards; carry out the organization’s mission, vision, and quality commitment.