Orthopedic Technician I

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA • 2w ago

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A.

Education

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

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

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:

Certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).

Notes:

This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Orthopedic Technician I

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1345626

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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