Senior Orthopedic Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support orthopedic care by applying and monitoring casts, splints, and traction devices. The role involves patient instruction, assisting with mobility aids, and maintaining procedure rooms. You will document care accurately and ensure supplies meet ward needs.

The ideal candidate has multiple years of orthopedic tech experience, NBOT certification, and strong aseptic technique skills. Prior Kaiser experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Four years of Orthopedic Technician experience and NBOT certification.
• Five years of Orthopedic Technician experience with formal training and demonstrated complex technique ability.
• Experience as a Kaiser Permanente Sr. Orthopedic Technician or equivalent prior Kaiser Permanente employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies, adjusts, and removes casts and splints as directed.
• Fits splints and traction apparatus; prepares clinical fields using aseptic techniques.
• Wets and molds plaster bandages and adjusts casts to setting.
• Removes casts and changes cast position per provider instructions.
• Attaches traction supports and adjusts for specified tension.
• Assists in crutch, brace, and mobility aid fitting; instructs patients in mobility with devices.
• Documents interventions in the medical record and maintains supplies.

Skills

Orthopedic casting

Patient transfer

Medical documentation

Suture removal

Equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma

Orthopedic Technician training

Job description

The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health care individual who assists all heath care professionals in the practice of medicine. An Orthopedic Technician is an extension of the Orthopedic Surgeon and assists in the care of sick and disabled persons. Orthopedic Technicians need the ability to relate well to other people, be considerate of their conditions and able to communicate with patients in understanding their anxieties and fears. The Orthopedic Technologist shall provide consultation, evaluation, treatment, and preventative care in accordance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction they practice. This position may be regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one or more Orthopedic Technicians.

• Applies, adjusts, and removes casts, assembles traction apparatus, and fits strappings and splints for orthopedic patients by performing duties that may include but are not exclusive to:
• Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application. Understands and utilizes the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing changes and setting up surgical fields.
• Wets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture. Trims plaster.
• Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patients limb or body part as directed.
• Assembles wooden, metal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splints.
• Rigs pulleys, ropes, and frames to assemble fracture beds.
• Attaches traction supports to patients limb and adjusts support to specified tension.
• Adjusts crutches, canes, braces and splints to fit patient.
• Responsible for suture removal, staple removal, and dressing changes including una boot application.
• Secures provider order before providing care.
• Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, crutches and other ortho apparatus and supplies as ordered.
• Documents interventions in the medical record.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies in cast room and treatment rooms, to include ordering and stocking materials.
• Assist in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients.
• Follow-up with clinical patients, (calling patients and having follow-up visit with Orthopedic Technician).
• Serve as technical advisor to the hospital staff in matters pertaining to orthopedic devices and equipment.
• Oversees Orthopedic Tech competency and procedural updates.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Must meet one of the following three qualifications
• Orthopedic Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one or more Orthopedic Technicians and who have four (4) years experience (part time experience of twenty hours a week or more on a regular basis will be considered as if it were full-time experience) as an Orthopedic Technician, and have been certified by the National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
• OR
• At least five (5) years of experience (part time experience of twenty hours a week or more on a regular basis will be considered as if it were full-time experience) as an Orthopedic Technician, documented graduation from an Orthopedic Technician training program, and has the demonstrated ability to perform under general supervision the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department chief or designee.
• OR
• Employee was employed as a Sr. Orthopedic Technician with Kaiser Permanente on September 3, 2003 and has not voluntarily transferred to another position nor terminated and subsequently been rehired.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.

Disclaimer

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.