Job description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision 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 not limited to assist with all routine and advanced orthopedic needs; prepare patient and applies, modifies and or removes cast; teach patient and parents how to us supportive devices and cast care; and perform the assigned duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Reviews physician or nurse practitioner or provider 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.

· Assist 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’ 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 assist 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, fracture center, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the OIC.

· Float between departments when needed.

· Performs other duties as deemed necessary by management.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS

· Provider’s orders are implemented with and applied to the correct, patient and body part as evidenced by provider review, providers’ orders, chart review, and patient or parents’ concerns.

· Appropriate documentation and instruction is provided to patients and parents as evidenced by the condition of the patient on return visit.

· Positive provider, staff, patient, and visitor relations as evidenced by positive feedback and confidence level. No disciplinary actions taken for work related issues.

· Supplies required by the department and the safe work environment needed by the department are maintained.

· Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance as evidenced by management collaboration.

· Cast removals, modified and or applied to the correct body parts in an appropriate and effective manner as evidenced by the Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and/ or Provider.

· Ability to apply, adjust and remove all common orthopedic devices, using a manual or standard practice as a guide.

· Appropriate documentation and instruction is provided to patients upon discharge as evidenced by patient condition or return visits.

· Positive physician and staff relations as evidenced by positive comments and confidence level of work.

· Providing efficient and courteous patient care for those who visit our institution and continue to follow these measures on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or GED preferred.

· Completion of orthopedic technician training preferred.

· One to four (1-4) years of related experience preferred.

· Orthopedic technician certification preferred.

· Current BLS\CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

· Bilingual Spanish preferred.

COMPLEXITY

Ability to take vital signs, maintain quality control standards. Must be able to multi-task efficiently and effectively and take the direction of multiple sources, while maintaining an effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and ware while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to withstand long periods (66-100% of the time) of walking, standing, bending, sitting, holding limbs and or equipment for long periods of time. Spending extended periods of time verbally communicating with patients, families, healthcare team members, and visitors. Requires a high level of dexterity for safe handling of patients, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Strenuous work environment with the ability to make decisions. The urgent care and fracture center is a fast paced facility with long hours of operations that include weekends and holidays. Team work with other orthopedic technicians and staff, is highly demanded.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Effectively cope with typical job stress. Must demonstrate an ability to prioritize job responsibilities. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work variable shift schedules including morning, evening, weekends and holidays in Urgent Care or Fracture Center. Ability to work variable shifts schedules and rotate coverages.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Orthopedic Technician training: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• orthopedic Tech certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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