Sr Orthopedic Tech Days FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Senior Orthopedic Technician oversees, assigns work to, and trains Orthopedic Technicians in the proper application of orthopedic procedures. The role develops and conducts in-service training for nursing staff on orthopedic equipment and the charge capture process, and maintains files on teaching activities. The position analyzes and evaluates new equipment and products, collaborating with department leadership on procurement. It monitors, orders, and maintains adequate orthopedic inventory and supplies within established budgetary guidelines; monitors daily orthopedic charges; and completes monthly billing for rented hospital equipment. The Senior Orthopedic Technician participates in developing, documenting, and implementing policies and procedures related to the orthopedic unit or equipment; serves on nursing and hospital committees; participates in monthly staff meetings; and works with ancillary and support departments to resolve problems and provide information. Difficult or complex problems are reported to leadership. The role also performs all duties of an Orthopedic Technician, including educating patients about orthopedic devices.

Requirements

Two years of college education with an emphasis on health care or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Three years of progressively more responsible experience in surgical casting and splinting techniques, with extensive knowledge of orthopedic equipment.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure.
Casting certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee, assign work to, and train Orthopedic Technicians in the proper application of orthopedic procedures.
Develop and conduct in-service training for nursing staff on orthopedic equipment and the charge capture process.
Develop and maintain files on teaching activities.
Analyze and evaluate new equipment and products, and collaborate with department leadership on procurement.
Monitor, order, and maintain adequate orthopedic inventory and supplies within established budgetary guidelines.
Maintain and monitor daily orthopedic charges.
Complete monthly billing of rented hospital equipment.
Participate in developing, documenting, and implementing policies and procedures related to the orthopedic unit or orthopedic equipment.
Serve as a member of nursing and hospital committees.
Participate in monthly staff meetings.
Interact with ancillary and support departments to resolve problems and provide information.
Report difficult or complex problems to leadership.
Perform Orthopedic Technician duties, including educating patients on orthopedic devices.