Ortho Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

Under supervision/direction of a physician, performs specialized technical work involving orthopedic care of patients. Some supervisory and administrative duties. Responsibilities Prepares treatment areas appropriately for patient care, cleans treatment areas following patient care, to include hydrotherapy areas; assists patients to prepare for treatment; transports patients to and from the department, assists therapists and assistants with patient care, maintains linen supplies, maintains inventory of supplies, assures appropriate equipment performance prior to use, performs cleaning of the area and equipment as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.

Requirements

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience Required: Good oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to make safe decisions and work independently.
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic traction, bracing and casting procedures along with orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.
• Understanding of proper application of aseptic technique in dressing change and setting surgical fields.
• Certifications Required: Certified by National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology. CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate.
• 2 years as Orthopedic Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment areas appropriately for patient care
• Cleans treatment areas following patient care, to include hydrotherapy areas
• Assists patients to prepare for treatment
• Transports patients to and from the department
• Assists therapists and assistants with patient care
• Maintains linen supplies
• Maintains inventory of supplies
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to use
• Performs cleaning of the area and equipment as outlined in the policy and procedure manual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees