Ortho Technician - Santa Monica Orthopedics

Cedars-Sinai; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Ortho Technician for their Santa Monica Orthopedics department. The role involves supporting healthcare delivery through various patient care duties, including applying orthopedic devices and assisting in procedures. Candidates should have experience in outpatient settings and relevant certifications. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to innovation and patient care.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-improvement projects

Access to biomedical research facilities

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in outpatient medical settings with orthopedic specialty experience required.
• Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from NBCOT, required within 180 days of start date.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma from an Orthopedic Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physician, NP, or PA in assessment of orthopedic patient needs.
• Applies and removes all types of casts, splints, and traction.
• Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Orthopedic Procedures

First Aid

Communication

Education

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC)

Vocational/Technical Diploma from an Orthopedic Technology program

CPR certification

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Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-2025” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement, and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.

We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing:

The Ortho Cast Technician is an allied health professional that supports the physician, nursing staff, and Medical Assistants in the delivery of healthcare by performing a variety of patient care duties related to orthopedic patient needs.

• Assists Physician, NP, or PA in assessment of signs, symptoms, analysis, treatment, and care of the orthopedic patient.
• Provides education, under physician, NP, or PA instruction, involving the care and plan of treatment (e.g., accurate care of cast and splints).
• Assists with application and execution of orthopedic procedures and services concerning the orthopedic patient, under physician, NP, or PA direction.
• Applies and removes all types of casts, splints, slings, immobilization devices, and traction.
• Assists with reduction of fractures and dislocation. Inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment needed for orthopedic care. Assists in wound closure and removal of wound closure materials. In emergencies, applies recognized first aid procedures, assists with aspirations, prepares injections, positions, preps, and drapes patients. Applies and manages post-operative dressings on wounds following aseptic techniques. Fits various orthopedic equipment such as walkers, crutches, braces, and provides patient instructions on their use and care.
• Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications and recording them in the medical record as needed.
• Sets up exam and procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs and takes vital signs.
• Performs diagnostic tests as advised by the provider.
• Assists in follow-up scheduling, answers patient calls, questions, and addresses problems promptly, and communicates significant clinical findings to the MD.
• Serves as liaison with other departments, facilities, and hospitals as needed.
• Prepares for surgical procedures, assembles, and prepares equipment as per surgeon's specifications. May act as first or second assistant in the operating room according to facility policy.
• Trains and assists other team members within the defined scope.
• Cleans and reprocesses equipment and supplies according to standard work procedures and department guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: Two (2) or more years of experience in outpatient medical settings with orthopedic specialty experience required.

Education/Licenses/Certification: Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from NBCOT, required within 180 days of start date. CPR certification. Vocational/Technical Diploma from an Orthopedic Technology program preferred.

Req ID: 9709

Working Title: Ortho Technician - Santa Monica Orthopedics

Department: SMOG

Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category: Clinical Operations

Job Specialty: OR/Anesthesia

Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift: Day

Shift Duration: 8 hours

Base Pay: $29.37 - $45.52

Additional Details

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services