Orthopedic Technician 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 :

• 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.