Kaiser Permanente·Los Angeles, California
Assists physicians with routine and advanced orthopedic and surgical procedures, including the application and removal of casts and splints. Provides patient instructions on device use and maintains surgical equipment and supplies.
Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct dinical supervision by the department physicians and advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider with all routine and advanced orthopedic 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; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I or the Junior Ortho Tech.
Experience Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast & splints. Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application. Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques. Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room. Customer service skills Education High School diploma or equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full time experience as an Orthopedic Technician. License, Certification, Registration Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:
Notes: Work in high volume environment, multitask, ability to assist in the OR, work in sterile setting, apply splints, brace/casting, critical thinking. This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited Orthopedic Technician program, and a certification from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three years.
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