Ortho Technician - Santa Monica Orthopedics

Coloradoacc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious team as an Ortho Technician at a leading medical center in Santa Monica. In this role, you will support orthopedic patient care by assisting physicians, applying orthopedic devices, and maintaining a dynamic patient environment. With a focus on professional growth, the position offers opportunities for certification and advancement in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Programs

Groundbreaking Biomedical Research Facilities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an outpatient medical setting with orthopedic specialty required.
• OTC certification required within 180-days of start date.
• Preferred vocational/technical diploma from Orthopedic Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessment and care of orthopedic patients.
• Applies and removes casts, slings, and immobilization devices.
• Prepares patients for surgical procedures and manages post-operative care.

Skills

Patient Care

Orthopedic Procedures

First Aid

Education

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC)

Vocational/Technical Diploma from Orthopedic Technology program

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification

Job description

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 health care by performing a variety of patient care duties and tasks 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. (i.e 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 the event of an emergency, apply recognized first aid procedures, assists with aspirations; Prepare injections; Position, prep and drape patients. Applies and manages post-operative dressings on wounds following aseptic techniques. Fits various orthopedic equipment such as walkers, crutches, braces and provides patient with instruction on use and care of the products.
• Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record as needed.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs and takes appropriate vital signs.
• Performs designated diagnostic tests as advised by provider.
• Assists in follow-up scheduling needs; Answer patient calls, questions and addresses problems in timely fashion and communicate all significant clinical findings to the MD.
• Serves as liaison with other departments, facilities, and hospital as needed.
• Prepares for surgical procedures, assemble, and prepare equipment to the specifications of the surgeon. 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) plus years of experience in outpatient medical setting with orthopedic specialty experience required.

Education/Licenses/Certification:

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Certification from NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist), required to acquire within 180-days of start date.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.

Vocational/Technical Diploma from 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 hour
Base Pay : $29.37 - $45.52