Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator & under direct clinical supervision by the department physicians & advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider w/ all routine orthopedic & orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices & sets up & maintains supplies & equipments; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedure, Principle of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local law & regulations.
- Assists the physician/provider w/ all routine orthopedic clinical surgical procedures.
- May inform orderlies & other hospital personnel of their role relating to the care of orthopedic patients.
- The following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical Office or Hospital Setting.
- May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devises 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 patient's clinical condition.
- Remove casts, splints & orthopedic devices.
- Prepare the patient for procedures.
- Set up instruments & equipment for procedures.
- Apply & remove bandages & dressings that does not involve debridement.
- Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care & use of crutches & devices.
- Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by an RN or provider.
- Assists patients in ambulation & transfers.
- Collect & record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate & blood pressure & basic information about the presenting & previous condition(s).
- Record patient care services provided in the medical record.
- Other technical or administrative tasks as required.
- Operating Room: As a surgical assistant, an orthopedic technician may perform the following functions that are delegated & directed by a physician, if the orthopedic technician has demonstrated competence to do so.
- Assist w/ preparation & draping of the patient.
- Cut sutures.
- Tie sutures (above fascia - not on deep tissue).
- Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes (a technical function).
- Apply & hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery.
- Retract tissue.
- Tap & mallet on instruments held by a surgeon (mechanical task).
- Suction blood or other fluids from the operative field.
- Sponge the operative field.
- Apply electrocautery through instruments to vessels (but not directly to vessels).
- Assist in cleaning wounds & applying dressing.
- Assist in managing & maintaining the integrity of drains & devices attached to patient.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military.
- Certified by the National Board for certification of orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT) or be obtained within the probationary period from the date of hire per the union contract.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge & ability to utilize principles, practices & techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment & use of cast& splints.
- Ability to demonstrate & apply knowledge of cast application, traction & orthopedic appliance application.
- Ability to demonstrate & utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic & sterile techniques.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Under direct supervision, the ability to work & assist in the Operating Room.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year related experience as an Orthopedic Technician.
- Completion of an Orthopedic Technician training program.
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Notes:
- Schedule may vary based on clinic demands.
- May be required to work at other MOB locations.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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