Ortho Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Long Beach, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician is an employee who participates in rendering Orthopedic care to the patients under the supervision of the Operating Room Supervisor and or the Orthopedic Surgeon on the nursing units or in the Operating Room. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to: Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data. Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care. Interviews patients and significant others to collect data necessary in the implementation of delegated orthopedic care. Seeks out orthopedic information from families, nurses, doctors and other health team members. Assesses for need of specialty equipment and the proper functioning of that equipment in preparation for an orthopedic case on the floor or in the operating room.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum of one year experience as an orthopedic technician in an acute care setting or Physicians Office.
• Experiencewith different traction set ups and castingmaterials.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Responsibilities

• Rendering Orthopedic care to the patients under the supervision of the Operating Room Supervisor and or the Orthopedic Surgeon
• Demonstrates ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care.
• Interviews patients and significant others to collect data necessary in the implementation of delegated orthopedic care.
• Seeks out orthopedic information from families, nurses, doctors and other health team members.
• Assesses for need of specialty equipment and the proper functioning of that equipment in preparation for an orthopedic case on the floor or in the operating room.

What This Job Offers

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