Orthopedic Technician II

Kaiser Permanente International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Irvine, CA seeks an Orthopedic Technician to assist physicians with routine and advanced orthopedic procedures, prepare patients, set up instruments, and provide patient instructions on device care.

This role may involve directing Orthopedic Technicians I or trainees, maintaining supplies, and supporting OR and clinic operations. Strong knowledge of casts, splints, sterile techniques, and patient data collection is required.

Qualifications

• Two years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three years.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, fractures, orthopedic equipment, and cast & splints.
• Ability to apply cast & traction and orthopedic appliance applications.
• Knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Ability to work under direct supervision in the Operating Room.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with routine and advanced orthopedic procedures.
• Supervise Orthopedic Technicians I and trainees in cast application and OR procedures.
• Apply casts, splints, traction, and other orthopedic devices within technical scope.
• Prepare patients for procedures and set up instruments/equipment.
• Provide written cast care instructions and patient guidance.
• Record patient data and care services in medical records.
• Assist in cleaning wounds and managing drains and devices.

Skills

Customer service

Sterile techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Orthopedic Technician training or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct dinical supervision by the department physicians and advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I or the Junior Ortho Tech.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Assists the physician with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
• May instruct the work of Orthopedic Technicians I and trainees in the application of casts, traction set-ups, Operating Room procedures and other procedures and techniques to patients of the age group served. Performs all of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Orthopedic Technician I.
• The following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical Office or Hospital Setting:
• 1. May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devices to the extent that this is a technical function that does not involve choosing the appropriate treatment. Setting a fracture, manipulating bone or tissue or assessing that patients clinical condition
• 2. Remove casts, splints and orthopedic devices
• 3. Prepare the patient for procedures
• 4. Set up instruments and equipment for procedures
• 5. Apply and remove bandages and dressings that does not involve debridement
• 6. Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices
• 7. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
• 8. Assist patients in ambulation and transfers
• 9. Collect and record patient data including height, weight. temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous condition(s)
• 10. Record patient care services provided in the medical record 11. Other technical or administrative tasks as required
• Operating Room: As a surgical assistant, an orthopedic technician may perform the following functions that are delegated and directed by a physician, if the orthopedic technician has demonstrated competence to do so.
• 1. Assist with preparation and draping of the patient
• 2. Cut sutures
• 3. Tie sutures (above fascia-not on deep tissue)
• 4. Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes (a technical function)
• 5. Apply and hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery
• 6. Retract tissue
• 7. Tap and mallet on instruments held by a surgeon (mechanical task)
• 8. Suction blood or other fluids from the operative field.
• 9. Sponge the operative field
• 10. When provider is holding instruments, apply electrocautery through instruments to vessels (but not directly to vessels)
• 11. Assist in cleaning wounds and applying dressing
• 12. Assist in managing and maintaining the integrity of drains and devices attached to patient

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast & splints.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room.
• Customer service skills

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full time experience as an Orthopedic Technician.

License, Certification, Registration

• Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists

• Basic Life Support

Notes

• Alternating weekends,
• float to all Ortho locations