Ortho Technician - Westlake/Tarzana

Cedars-Sinai; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Learning programs

Performance-improvement projects

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced Ortho Technician to assist healthcare providers in delivering orthopedic care. Responsibilities include patient assessments, executing orthopedic procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Required qualifications include experience in outpatient settings, OTC certification, and BLS certification. Join us to grow your career and be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in outpatient medical setting, preferably in orthopedic specialty.
• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) required within 180 days of start date.
• BLS certification from recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in patient assessment and treatment with orthopedic needs.
• Educate patients on orthopedic care and treatments.
• Perform application and removal of orthopedic devices such as casts and slings.
• Support reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist in surgical settings.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Orthopedic procedures

First aid procedures

Communication skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Diploma from an Orthopedic Technology program

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai!

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 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.

Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) plus years of experience in outpatient medical setting with orthopedic specialty experience required.

Education

• Vocational/Technical Diploma from an Orthopedic Technology program preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Certification from NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist), required to acquire within 180‑days of start date.
• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross.