Ortho Technician - PACT - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

The Ortho Technician, PACT is an allied health professional in the float pool who supports physicians, nursing staff, and Medical Assistants in delivering health care by performing patient-care duties related to orthopedic needs. The role requires managing multiple priorities, providing consistent care across various practice locations, and maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care. The technician travels to different office locations as needed and adapts to differing procedures, technologies, and team dynamics.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient medical setting with orthopedic specialty experience.
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) certification from NBCOT required within 180 days of hire.
Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an Orthopedic Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians, NPs, or PAs in assessing symptoms and providing treatment and care to orthopedic patients.
Educate patients, under the direction of a physician, NP, or PA, about their care and treatment plan, including proper cast and splint care.
Assist with orthopedic procedures and services under physician, NP, or PA direction.
Apply and remove casts, splints, slings, immobilization devices, and traction.
Assist with fracture and dislocation reduction.
Inspect and adjust bandages and equipment used for orthopedic care.
Assist with wound closure and removal of wound-closure materials.
Apply recognized first-aid procedures in emergencies.
Assist with aspirations; prepare injections; and position, prep, and drape patients.
Apply and manage postoperative wound dressings using aseptic techniques.
Fit orthopedic equipment such as walkers, crutches, and braces, and instruct patients in their use and care.
Prepare patients for providers by reviewing current medications and recording them in the medical record as needed.
Prepare examination and procedure rooms for patient visits, take vital signs, and record them in the medical record as needed.
Perform designated diagnostic tests as directed by a provider.
Assist with follow-up scheduling, answer patient calls and questions, and address problems in a timely manner.
Communicate significant clinical findings to physicians.
Serve as a liaison with other departments, facilities, and the hospital as needed.
Prepare for surgical procedures and assemble and prepare equipment to the surgeon's specifications.
May act as a first or second assistant in the operating room according to facility policy.
Travel to different office locations as needed to provide orthopedic technician support, adapting to each location's procedures, technologies, and team dynamics.