Orthopedic Technologist II - Downey/Garden MOB - Temp Full Time

Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA

301d • $43 - $48

About The Position

Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct clinical supervision by the department physicians and advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I or the Junior Ortho Tech.

Requirements

• Two (2) years' experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast & splints.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room.
• Customer service skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full-time experience as an Orthopedic Technician.
• Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Must have minimum of one (1) year experience as an Ortho Tech.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Assists the physician with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
• May instruct the work of Orthopedic Technicians I and trainees in the application of casts, traction set-ups, Operating Room procedures and other procedures and techniques to patients of the age group served.
• Performs all of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Orthopedic Technician I.
• May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devices.
• Remove casts, splints and orthopedic devices.
• Prepare the patient for procedures.
• Set up instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings that do not involve debridement.
• Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Record patient care services provided in the medical record.
• Assist with preparation and draping of the patient in the Operating Room.
• Cut sutures and tie sutures (above fascia-not on deep tissue).
• Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes.
• Apply and hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery.
• Retract tissue and suction blood or other fluids from the operative field.
• Sponge the operative field and assist in cleaning wounds and applying dressing.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the integrity of drains and devices attached to patient.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay range of $43.89 - $48.62.
• Temporary position for approximately three (3) months.
• Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
• Rotating weekend and weekend call shifts.
• Must be available for call shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED