Orthopedic Technician- Sports Medicine

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to work with the Sports Medicine and Podiatry Cast Clinic. This role involves providing patient care and support services to patients requiring casts, braces, and splints. The technician will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used in the application and removal of casts. This position will perform 70% Medical Assistant duties and 30% Orthopedic Technician duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
Certification as an Orthopedic Health Technologist required.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
1 - 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician required.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient orthopedic cast clinic or similar medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Physician in the treatment of injuries to bones and surrounding ligaments and tendons.
Assist with orthopedic casting procedures to include the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
Assist with routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings.
Apply and remove all types of extremity casts and braces using plaster, synthetic materials and thermoplastics.
Assist Physician in application of special casts, i.e., extremity casts, spicas, etc.
Adjust and repair casts, braces, and splints.
Use equipment needed for application, adjustment and repair of casts and braces, alignment jigs, hinge apparatus, etc.
Apply all types of prefabricated soft goods, i.e., slings, braces, collars and immobilizers.
Fit and adjust canes, crutches, and walkers, and give patient and/or significant other(s) instruction in the use of these aids.
Set-up and maintain a sterile field for minor orthopedic procedures such as intra-articular injections, aspirations, and subcutaneous hardware removal.
Keep cast room, storage area and procedure areas clean and orderly.
Provide administrative support such as prepping clinics, maintaining patient records/charts, ensuring specialty equipment (i.e., cast saw), and supplies are available.
Document/perform patient charting using appropriate documentation template, standard medical terminology, physical and emotional reactions, and general patient care.
Enter information related to care rendered, and condition and progress of the patient.
Review and compare clinic schedule with availability of bone films to ensure patient and films are available for clinic appointment.
Document patient care data, and patient’s response to care in computerized patient record (E-HR).
Check orthopedic equipment, perform safety checks, and provide direct feedback to nurses/MA’s, providers, and area Leadership when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.