Orthopedic Tech - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Health Central
About The Position
One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award. Click here to learn more about Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Position Summary The Orthopedic Technician orders assembles and applies different types of casts and various braces according to the Physicians orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- None.
Responsibilities
- Assists with transport of patients.
- Performs any variation of the job that is directly related to the function of an orthopedic technician.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Assists the orthopedic surgeons requested.
- Participates in Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Indicator (QI) as assigned.
- Performs patient rounds, charting, charging, regular cleaning of equipment and in-service education that is directly related to the orthopedic technician service.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
