Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedics Manchester - Full Time

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Elliot Health System is hiring an Orthopedic Technologist to join our orthopedic team. You will provide direct and indirect orthopedic care, apply, adjust and remove devices, and educate patients and families on device use.

The role supports the operating room, inpatient units and outpatient services. This position requires completion of an orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months, with prior clinical exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or ASOP certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct and indirect orthopedic care by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing orthopedic equipment.
• Instructs patients and families regarding use of equipment, devices and appliances.
• Assists medical staff in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units and/or operating room.
• Accepts telephone orders from physicians within scope of responsibility and Elliot policies.
• Accepts verbal orders only in emergencies.
• Applies fracture braces on written physician orders.
• Assists in daily office functions including exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance pre-certifications.
• Works with medical staff, office staff, and administration; supports a team approach to patient care.
• Maintains cooperative interdepartmental relationships.

Connaissances

Orthopedic patient care

Team collaboration

Patient & family instruction

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic training program or ASOP certification

Outils

Orthopedic equipment handling

Description du poste

About Us

At Elliot Orthopaedics, a Department of Elliot Hospital, we offer expert, personal and individualized care in the diagnosis and treatment of all orthopaedic conditions including sports injuries, trauma care, joint replacement surgery and most musculoskeletal conditions. Together with physical therapy and primary care doctors, we quickly and effectively treat the patient's condition as part of an integrated healthcare team. Our goal is to help our patients to 'Live Better.'

Position Summary

M - F 8 am - 5 pm

The Orthopedic Technologist is a trained member of the orthopedic team who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• In conformance with the medical staff’s written orders, provides direct and indirect individualized skilled technical orthopedic care to patients by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing specified orthopedic equipment, devices, and appliances.


• Instructs patients and their families regarding utilization of orthopaedic equipment, devices and appliances.


• Directly assists medical staff in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units and/or operating room.


• Accepts telephone orders from the appropriate physician within the scope of his/her responsibility and in adherence to Elliot Hospital policies and procedures.


• Accepts verbal order only in emergency situations.


• Applies fracture braces on the written order of the physician.


• Assists in daily functions of the office including but not limited to exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance per-certifications.


• Works effectively with the medical staff, office staff, and administration.


• Supports a team approach to patient care, working directly with patients and families and maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally.

Education / Experience / Licensure

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Completion of a formal Orthopedic training program required, or equivalent certification (ASOP) must be obtained within 3 months.


• Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred.


• Certification / Licensure: National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or registered by the American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees


• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage


• Competitive pay


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


• And more!

Work Shift

Days

Company Culture

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve.

Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region.

We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.