Orthopedic Technician

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

The Orthopedic Technologist is a member of the BFS Clinical Team who works under the direction of orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers to assist in delivering orthopedic patient care. The role operates within established competency, certification, organizational policy, and applicable scope-of-practice standards. The technologist collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The position may require flexible hours and travel to other office sites within Berkshire County as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Orthopedic Technologist program, Medical Assistant program with orthopedic experience, Athletic Training program, EMT/Paramedic program, or other approved healthcare training program.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Knowledge of orthopedic anatomy, musculoskeletal conditions, casting materials, splinting techniques, orthopedic braces, and ambulatory assistive devices.
• BLS certification.
• ROTOTC—Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) or Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC)—required within 90 days of hire; certification must be maintained throughout employment once obtained.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions, including provider orders, departmental procedures, and organizational policies.
• Ability to work independently while remaining flexible and collaborative within a team.
• Strong patient education, telephone communication, oral communication, and written documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based PC applications and electronic health record workflows.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multifaceted position.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to speak and write English in an understandable manner.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an orthopedic practice, ambulatory care setting, sports medicine clinic, emergency department, urgent care, or related healthcare environment.
• Experience assisting with orthopedic procedures, casting, splinting, bracing, and patient education.
• Experience with electronic medical records, clinical documentation, multiple phone lines, and office workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers in delivering orthopedic patient care.
• Work within established competency, certification, organizational policy, and applicable scope-of-practice standards.
• Collaborate with providers and other healthcare team members to support safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
• Recognize and promptly communicate potential neurovascular compromise, skin integrity or wound concerns, cast complications, pain concerns, and other abnormal patient findings to the provider.
• Follow written and verbal directions, including provider orders, departmental procedures, and organizational policies.
• Provide patient education and communicate by telephone, orally, and in written documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Be flexible to cover vacations, earned-time absences, and operational needs, and travel to other office sites within Berkshire County as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED