Orthopedic Tech I

Job

Summary : Under administrative

supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct

clinical supervision by the department physicians and advance

practice providers, assists the physician / provider with all routine

and orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides

written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic

devices and sets up and maintains supplies and

equipment.

Essential

Responsibilities :

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Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies

and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable

State, Federal and Local laws.

Assists the physician / provider with all routine

orthopedic devices and orthopedic clinical surgical

procedures.

The

following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical

Office or Hospital Setting :

May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic

devices to the extent that this is a technical function that does

not involve choosing the appropriate

treatment.

Setting a fracture,

manipulating bone or tissue, or assessing the patients clinical

condition.

Remove casts, splints,

and orthopedic devices.

Prepare the

patient for procedures.

Set up

instrument and equipment for procedures.

Apply and remove bandages and dressings that does 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, and basic information about

the presenting and previous condition(s).

Record patient care services provided in the medical

record.

Other technical or

administrative tasks as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general

nature and the level of work being performed by the individuals

assigned to this position and, as such, are not intended to be

construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and

skills required of personnel so

classified.

Basic

Qualifications : Experience

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Education

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Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic

Technician program or equivalent training in the military or

eighteen (18) months of full time Ortho Tech

experience.

High school diploma / GED

required.

License,

Certification, Registration

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Basic Life

Support

Additional

Requirements :

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Demonstrates knowledge and ability to

utilize principles, practices and techniques of basic human

anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment and use of casts

and splints.

Ability to demonstrate

and apply knowledge of cast application, traction and orthopedic

appliance application.

Ability to

demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and

sterile techniques.

Customer service

skills.

Preferred

Qualifications : Experience

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Certified by the National Board for

Certification of Orthopedic Technologists

(NBCOT).

Notes :

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This is an on-call position; days and

hours may

vary.