Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedics Manchester - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Hooksett, NH

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technologist is a trained member of the orthopedic team who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning surgical and non-surgical procedures. In conformance with the medical staff’s written orders, provides direct and indirect individualized skilled technical orthopedic care to patients by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing specified orthopedic equipment, devices, and appliances. Instructs patients and their families regarding utilization of orthopaedic equipment, devices and appliances. Directly assists medical staff in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units and/or operating room. Accepts telephone orders from the appropriate physician within the scope of his/her responsibility and in adherence to Elliot Hospital policies and procedures. Accepts verbal order only in emergency situations. Applies fracture braces on the written order of the physician. Assists in daily functions of the office including but not limited to exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance per-certifications. Works effectively with the medical staff, office staff, and administration. Supports a team approach to patient care, working directly with patients and families and maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal Orthopedic training program required, or equivalent certification (ASOP) must be obtained within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or registered by the American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect individualized skilled technical orthopedic care to patients by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing specified orthopedic equipment, devices, and appliances.
• Instructs patients and their families regarding utilization of orthopaedic equipment, devices and appliances.
• Directly assists medical staff in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units and/or operating room.
• Accepts telephone orders from the appropriate physician within the scope of his/her responsibility and in adherence to Elliot Hospital policies and procedures. Accepts verbal order only in emergency situations.
• Applies fracture braces on the written order of the physician.
• Assists in daily functions of the office including but not limited to exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance per-certifications.
• Works effectively with the medical staff, office staff, and administration. Supports a team approach to patient care, working directly with patients and families and maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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