Orthopedic Technician II

Kaiser Permanente • San Marcos, CA

131d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Orthopedic Supervisor and/or departmental physicians or extenders, assists the physicians with all routine orthopedic procedures to include: applying casts, splints, bandages, and pre-fabricated braces; furnishing, adjusting and instructing patients in the use of various orthopedic devices; setting up and maintaining orthopedic traction. Act as a 1st assist in any orthopedic surgical procedure in the operating room or minor procedure rooms. Responds appropriately within a specified time period to emergency situations when requested by physician or extenders of any department.

Requirements

• Two (2) years' experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
• Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full-time experience as an Orthopedic Technician.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Orthopedic Technologist Certificate within 3 months of hire from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Must be available for Primary assist on call and standby.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast & splints.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Must be willing to travel between locations, work varied locations and varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• All Orthopedic Tech I duties.
• Stands call for a specified timeframe on a rotational basis.
• Must respond within 30 minutes to emergency situations when requested by physicians or extenders of any department.
• Visits patients at home or nursing facility as required.
• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Act as 1st Assist in any orthopedic surgical case in operating room or minor procedure room under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Performs representative duties of Surgical Technician job description for Orthopedic procedures.
• Reviews and prepares each case, preps, positions and drapes each patient prior to procedure.
• Ties pre-placed subcutaneous and skin sutures and applies proper dressing as directed by surgeon.
• Assist physicians or extenders with orthopedic procedures in the emergency room (for example cleanse wounds, reduce fractures, pin insertions, apply surgical dressings).
• Provide Emergency Room or outlying clinic physicians or extender with information regarding specific type of casting to be done relating to the specific injury.
• All Orthopedic Tech I duties.
• All Orthopedic Tech I duties.
• Assist with orientation and training of new or less experienced personnel.
• Coordinate department activities with other departments.
• Serve as a resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities as needed.
• Follows established service standards as set forth in LMP ABCs.

What This Job Offers

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