Orthopedic Technician - PRN - Weekdays

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pensacola, Florida, is seeking a motivated Orthopedic Technician for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical orthopedic skills and have relevant certifications. Responsibilities include preparing and assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining safety standards. Join a team committed to improving quality of life in the community. Comprehensive training and opportunities for growth are included.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical related experience required.
• Occupational therapist licensed in Florida, or other specified certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedures.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment necessary for procedure.
• Communicates between team members to ensure appropriate care.

Skills

Clinical orthopedic skills (e.g., casting, splinting)

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes

Excellent organizational skills

Superior oral and written communications skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Orthopedic Technician - PRN

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for procedure. Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case, including non‑narcotic medications (e.g. Lidocaine).
• Able to operate all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to this specialty area. Responsible for proper care and handling of instrumentation as defined by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection. Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
• Monitors and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to circulating RN and surgeons breaks in technique.
• Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies. Assists in positioning of patients and maintains their safety. Updates and rewrites preference cards as indicated. Communicates changes/needs to inventory coordinator.
• Responds to patient needs quickly and efficiently while adhering to company, physician and/or health facility procedures and policies. Responds to providers and staff needs quickly and efficiently.
• Communicates between team members, attending physicians or clinical associates to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning. Ensures compliance with third party requirements through review of documentation and care coordination of activities.
• Performs splinting and casting on patients as directed by physician or physician assistant.
• Cleans exam rooms and equipment as per OSHA standards. Provides coordinator of health education and referrals to meet the immediate health care needs of patients. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for clinical associate and patients.
• Ensures that providers and staff follow all company policies, procedures and standards to keep providers and staff in compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensure that clinical associate documentation meets internal standards.
• Arrives to work on time, provides appropriate notice when going to be late, and is not excessively or chronically tardy.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years Clinical related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Upon Hire Required or
• Emergency Medical Technician Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Upon Hire Required or
• Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Upon Hire Required and
• Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) Upon Hire Required or
• Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Athletic Trainer Licensed State of Florida with BOC Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Practical Nurse State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Clinical orthopedic skills (e.g., casting, splinting). Knowledge and understanding of medical coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology. Knowledge of health plans, managed care plans.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care