Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Surgery

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Orthopedic Technician in the Orthopedic Surgery department. The role blends administrative support with direct patient care, including assisting with casts, splints and braces, and instructing patients on crutch use and traction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program (or military medic training), or equivalent coursework, plus at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program, or military medic training, or equivalent coursework.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Experience with casts, traction setup preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applying and removing casts, splints, and braces.
• Instruct patients in the use of crutches and traction.
• Gather patient information for registration and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify demographic information and facilitate access to services.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Orthopedic tech 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 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: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Surgery

Department: Orthopedic Clinic - MP

Schedule: Full time

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of High School education/GED required. Work also requires successful completion of either:
  • an Orthopedic Technology program or
  • a Medical Assistant program or
  • military technical medic training or
  • 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

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

Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

• Must pass clinical competency testing

Knowledge And Skills

• 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