Orthopaedic Technician Trainee - Orthopaedics

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician Trainee to support patient care across ambulatory, OR, inpatient and ER settings. You will train on the job and work under supervision, aiming to pass the Registered Orthopaedic Technician exam within twelve months of hire and transition to a permanent role.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered service, and professional development in a fast-paced orthopaedic practice. Competitive benefits and a day shift are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of previous health care related experience preferred.
• Medical Terminology class must be taken in first year.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, checks in, and notifies the provider; prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures; records vital signs.
• Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority and assists with examinations and treatments using aseptic technique.
• Schedules appointments and procedures and coordinates with nursing staff and providers.
• Instructs patients in preparation for procedures.
• Handles routine laboratory specimens and packs them for transport.
• Educates patients on cast/splint care, DME, wound care and pre-surgical procedures.
• Assists physician during minor procedures, cleans wounds, applies dressings and removes casts/splints.
• Participates in site-wide committees and training activities.
• Maintains a positive attitude and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Terminology

Job description

Overview

The Orthopaedic Technician Trainee participates in on-the-job training and learns to perform a variety of functions to support patient care, with supervision, in the ambulatory clinic, operating room, inpatient, and emergency room. Trainees learn to collaborate with specialty teams to provide outstanding patient service in an innovative and fast-paced Orthopaedic Practice. The Orthopaedic Technician Trainee will be expected to be proficient performing the competencies listed below and pass the Registered Orthopaedic Technician exam through the American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals within twelve months of hire. Upon successful completion of the training and certification, the employee will transition to a permanent Orthopaedic Technician role.

Responsibilities

1. Performs greetings, check in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams. Take and record vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and patient chief complaint.
2. Recognize and treat emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments, uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
3. Handle patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
4. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
5. Handling routine laboratory specimen, this would entail labeling, verification of requisition and packaging of specimens for transport drawn by providers.
6. Educates patients on cast and splint care, durable medical equipment, wound care and pre-surgical procedures.
7. Provides assistance to the physician during minor procedures, assists provider in cleansing wounds and assists in application of dressings. Removes plaster casts, braces, and/or splints.
8. Participates in and/or facilitates site-wide committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
9. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning and teamwork. Demonstrates a strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous health care related experience preferred.
• Medical Terminology class must be taken in first year.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Certification in BLS required within 30 days of hire.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41194

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.