Orthopedic Technician I

About the position

Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct clinical supervision by the department physicians and advance practice providers, assists the physician/provider with all routine and orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable State, Federal and Local laws.
• Assists the physician/provider with all routine orthopedic devices and orthopedic clinical surgical procedures.
• May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devices to the extent that this is a technical function that does not involve choosing the appropriate treatment.
• Remove casts, splints, and orthopedic devices.
• Prepare the patient for procedures.
• Set up instrument and equipment for procedures.
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings that does not involve debridement.
• Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous condition(s).
• Record patient care services provided in the medical record.
• Perform other technical or administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or eighteen (18) months of full time Ortho Tech experience.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment and use of casts and splints.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application, traction and orthopedic appliance application.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).