Orthopedic Technician

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support both patient care and administrative tasks in the Orthopedic Clinic. Responsibilities include assisting with casts, splints, braces, crutch instruction, appointment scheduling, and patient information verification.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program (or equivalent training) with at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program, or military medic training, or at least one year allied health coursework (incl. A&P).
• At least two years of previous work experience; casting/traction experience preferred.
• Must pass clinical competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applying/removing casts, splints, and braces.
• Instruct patients in use of crutches and traction.
• Collect patient information for registration and schedule appointments.
• Verify demographics and facilitate access to services.

Skills

English language

Customer service

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Dexterity

Education

Orthopedic Technology program

Medical Assistant program

Military technical medic training

Allied health coursework (A&P)

One year on-the-job orthopedic training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The orthopedic tech performs both administrative and patient care support for orthopedic patients. In the patient care area, the orthopedic tech assists with duties such as applying and removing casts, splints and braces, instructing patients with the use of crutches and tractions, under the direction and supervision of Operations Manager and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice. In the administrative area the orthopedic tech gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic information and assists in the facilitation of patient access to services.

Position

Position: Orthopedic Technician

Department

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Schedule

Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs) 8:30am - 5pm

Job Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of High School education/GED required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Work also requires successful completion of an Orthopedic Technology program, a Medical Assistant program, military technical medic training, at least one full year coursework in allied health (which includes A&P),
• or at least one year on-the-job training in orthopedic related work.
• Must pass clinical competency testing.

Experience:

• In addition to above training requirement, this position requires at least two years of previous work experience.
• Experience with cast and traction set up is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on department polices and established procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
• Hand dexterity, hearing and visual acuity to respond to a patient or take direction from a provider; apply and remove casts and other orthopedic devices, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Range:

$26.73- $35.27

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans