Orthopedic Technician I

Kaiser Permanente • Glendale, CA

101d

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. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment.

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).
• OR experience preferred.

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.
• Other technical or administrative tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED