Orthopedic Technician

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) applies and adjusts plaster casts, assembles, and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by a physician. Sets up bed traction units or rigs special devices as required and inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Schedule: 5 days per week, 8hours per day Mon - FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm | Location: SBC Clinic, San Bernardino CA

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, and diploma/certificate from an accredited Orthopedic Technologist training program required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (OTC, OT-SC) required. Current CPR/BLS certification (must be American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited program). As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an outpatient Orthopedic Clinic.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Must be proficiently skilled in the application and use of Windows, the Internet and other programs as determined by site or department. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to work compatibly with physicians, other department members, and clinic employees in other departments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation, and a sense of urgency, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters during business operations including patient and employee information. Ability to successfully uphold the established customer service standards and SACHS Mission.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner; to work quickly, accurately, and independently; and, to anticipate needs and solve problems.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Assists with orthopedic procedures, prepares, and positions patients for casting and alerts the physician of patient discomfort.
• Sets up for procedures and examinations.
• Assists Radiology Technologist in positioning patient for extraordinary views.
• May assist with scheduling surgeries and diagnostic testing including EMG, MRI, CT scans, bone scans, lab test. Follows up on one-day surgery patients. Conducts notification of tests results to patients per physician request.
• In this role, and under direct supervision of the physician the Ortho Tech may be responsible for assisting with positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient, application, and removal of all types of casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction, Casting, cast care, and cast saw care, short leg walking techniques, short and long arm positioning, splinting, and splint care, braces and brace care, slings, and boots.
• Removes sutures/staples, applies surgical dressing, assists with transferring the patient from operating room table, assist with the reduction of fractures and dislocations as directed by physician.
• Instructs patient in cast ware, wound care, and appropriate placement and removal of splints. Obtains x-ray film and lab reports for physician review.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, stock and cleans room daily and between patients. Orders supplies and evaluates new products and devices for possible future use.
• Must be able to consistently work with rotating doctors, residents and interns and can collaborate, teach, support, and function in a teaching organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively and with individuals of different cultures and socioeconomic status, Passion for service.
• SAC Health expects all staff members to exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which means going beyond your job description to find a solution.
• Adhere to all SAC Health Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package
• Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period)
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Jury Duty, Bereavement
• SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection)
• Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution
• Continuing Education and Learning Benefits
• Annual Mission Trip and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees