Orthopedic Technician, Surgical

Sutter Health•Santa Rosa, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the orthopedic physician and participates in the patient care plan, which includes casting, splinting, assisting in the operating room, and post-operative care regimen. The technician serves as the first assist to physicians in the operating room for joint reconstruction, sports medicine, and general/trauma orthopedic surgery. Additionally, the role involves assisting podiatrists in surgery and working in the podiatry clinic with post-operative care. The technician is also responsible for handling weekend and trauma calls with orthopedic surgeons. Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths of its employees, empowering them to apply their passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician certification OR Graduate of an orthopedic technician college OR Military training as an orthopedic technician
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of basic surgical anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of what constitutes a medical emergency requiring a physician’s attention
Knowledge of scope of practice of an orthopedic technician
Knowledge of application, removal, and adjustment of casts and splints
Knowledge of application of soft goods, both custom, and non-custom
Knowledge of all aspects of surgery assisting and instrumentation in orthopedic surgery cases
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English
Well-developed phone and customer service skills
Able to deal effectively with challenging customer service interactions
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and business information
Ability to pay attention to detail and perform work accurately
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
Ability to complete multiple projects and manage shifting priorities with frequent interruptions
Skilled in the operations of computers and their applications, along with other office equipment
Ability to recognize post operative complications and problems with casts and respond appropriately

Responsibilities

Assists the orthopedic physician
Participates in the patient care plan, to include but not limited to casting, splinting, assisting in the operating room, and in the post op care regimen
Serves as the first assist to the physicians in the operating room to include joint reconstruction, sports medicine and general/trauma orthopedic surgery
Assists podiatrist in surgery and works in podiatry clinic with post op care regimen
Handles weekend and trauma calls with orthopedic surgeons