Orthopedic Technician

Job Information :

Job Title : Orthopedic Technologist

Location Rancho Mirage, CA

Job Type : Temp to hire position

Contract duration : 13 weeks

Location : 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Shift : Day Shift Monday thru Friday Weekend and Holidays off

Responsibilities :

Assists the orthopedic physician / PA with patient care including casting, splinting, care of casts / splints / external fixators, and in also in patient intake, rooming, charting / documentation, etc.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violation.
• Operates according to all policy and procedures, demonstrating competency and knowledge of the clinic environment.
• Assists physician with procedures; anticipates physician's needs and procures appropriate supplies prior to start of procedure.
• Maintains orderly and appropriately stocked treatment area and exam rooms.
• Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
• Applies orthopedic devices (i.e., casts, splints, braces) to patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.
• Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
• Answers phone messages and returns patient calls during same business day.
• Obtains patient history and prep physician as requested.
• Performs removal of sutures or staples; changes dressings; schedules tests.
• Logs nurse notes and medication refills in patient charts.
• Assists with appropriately managing patient flow.
• Collects documentation for surgery, orders, consents, etc.
• Prepares surgery charts for doctor and charts for clinic; scans patient records.
• Processes DME applications, if DME Coordinator is not available.
• Keeps current with new techniques and equipment through participation in continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

Education

Licensure / Certification :

Experience :

Note : Must live with 45 miles from the facility or willing to relocate.