Orthopedic Tech

Yale New Haven Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Duties include cast application, DME procedures, inventory maintenance, and assisting with braces and splints as ordered.

This role requires at least two years of orthopedic/ambulatory experience. A certification in Orthopedic Tech or Medical Assisting is preferred, along with knowledge of anatomy and proper cast application.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of Orthopedic and/or Ambulatory experience required.
• Orthopedic Technician Certification or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and cast application.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the registered nurse provides patient care.
• Removes casts and performs all casting procedures.
• Fabricates and fits braces and splints according to protocol and physician order.
• Completes all mandatory training within annual performance period.
• Reports faulty equipment and environmental problems to the nurse manager or designee.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Cast application

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the orthopedic tech performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include cast application, DME application, maintaining DME inventory, technical procedures, and direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients and contribute to the efficient operation of the clinic.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Under the direction of the registered nurse provides patient care.
  • 1.1 Greets and escorts patients to the exam room.
• 2. Under the direction of the physician or the registered nurse, performs technical procedures which contribute to safe patient care.
  • 2.1 Removes casts and performs all casting procedures.
• 3. Performs technical duties which contribute to safe patient care.
  • 3.1 Fabricates and fits braces and splints according to protocol and physician order.
• 4. Participates in educational activities that contribute to patient care, staff education, and self-development.
  • 4.1 Completes all mandatory training within annual performance period.
• 5. Effectively contributes to the operational support of the clinic.
  • 5.1 Reports faulty equipment and environmental problems to the nurse manager or designee.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of Orthopedic and/or Ambulatory experience required.

LICENSURE

Orthopedic Technician Certification or Medical Assistant certification preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must have a knowledge of anatomy and skill in cast application.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires good manual dexterity; ability to use power equipment; assist with lifting patients, stand or walk most of the workday, and use good body mechanics.