ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN

Orthopaedic Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, licensed physician, or Registered Nurse, the Orthopedic Technician ensures the quality of treatment ordered by providers is performed to the standard of Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Responsibility includes but is not limited to assisting with all routine and advanced orthopedic needs; preparing patients and applying, modifying, and/or removing casts; teaching patients and parents how to use supportive devices and cast care; and performing assigned duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of orthopedic technician training required.
One to four (1-4) years of related experience required.
Current BLS\CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic technician certification preferred.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews physician or nurse practitioner orders to determine required procedure and prepares supplies accordingly.
Identifies patient with 2 identifiers, name and date of birth.
Confirms the proper site with patient and provider’s orders.
Prepares the patient by explaining procedure.
Prepares and positions the patient for safe application of cast application or removal.
Assesses the need for skin protection and age-appropriate considerations.
Assists providers with reductions, casting, suture removal, suturing, and dressing applications.
Instructs family and patient on proper follow-up and cast care.
Ensures orders typed in computer match providers’ written orders. Consults provider if discrepancy or question.
Reviews providers discharge instructions with the patient and family.
Fits, teaches crutch training, walker training, and use of supportive devices.
Makes sure all tasks are placed in the system prior to discharging patient.
Has provider review cast before patient discharge.
Cleans up work area after completion of procedure and prepares for next patient.
Charts all actions taken within scope of practice and at the direction of the provider.
Actively seeks to fill empty beds with waiting patients.
Cleans and sets up plaster area and patient treatment areas.
Reviews and assists with maintaining inventory of supplies. May be required to order supplies as needed.
Communication with department manager and purchasing director in regards to all supplies and equipment required by department.
Rotates supply stock so that oldest supplies are used first.
Keeps supply areas neatly organized.
Maintains a clean and safe patient care and work area.
Triage patients when triage person unavailable.
Reports broken equipment, safety and compliance issues to department manager.
Is respectful, tactful, and courteous in interactions with patients, family, visitors, providers, and co-workers in performance of duties at OIC.
Understanding that you may have to work longer due to patient demand.
Performs tasks that are within the scope of position qualifications, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of the urgent care department, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the OIC.
Floats between departments when needed.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary by management.