Orthopedic Technician

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician works in the Acute Care Therapy department, providing orthopedic equipment and procedure support to patients and physicians. The role includes applying, adjusting, and removing casts, braces, traction, splints, and other orthopedic devices in response to orders and within requested timeframes. The technician also supports therapists with patient transfers and treatment preparation, maintains and inspects equipment and supplies, and documents services in the computer according to policy and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to relate to patients in a kind and cooperative manner.
Orthopedic Technician department training, equivalent orthopedic technician military training, or comparable work experience.
No license, registration, or certification required.

Responsibilities

Receive orders, verify them with the nurse, and apply, adjust, or remove casts, braces, traction, splints, or other orthopedic devices within the ordered timeframe.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and supplies needed for orthopedic technician services, including traction application.
Maintain the cast cart and replenish or change supplies used during services.
Assemble and discontinue traction or trapeze systems as ordered by a physician, safely and within the requested timeframe.
Make daily rounds on patients using orthopedic equipment throughout the hospital to ensure proper adjustment.
Provide coverage and assist physicians with orthopedic or rehabilitation inpatients, including procedures, casts, and rounds as requested.
Assist physicians with cast application and removal as requested.
Document orthopedic technician services daily in the computer in accordance with policies and procedures, maintaining accurate patient records and equipment and service charges.
Clean equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant as specified by policy and procedure, and store it appropriately when not in use.
Maintain an updated inventory of orthopedic technician equipment weekly or as needed, submit purchase order forms for supplies, and provide a supply list to central supply.
Inspect equipment used for patient services and report maintenance or sanitary problems to the supervisor.
Attend and participate in in-service training, orientation, and educational programs.
Transfer patients or assist therapists with transfers using appropriate body mechanics.
Prepare the treatment area before patient treatment as directed by the therapist.
Assist therapists in obtaining and delivering assistive devices, supplies, and other items needed for patient treatment.