Senior Orthopedic Technician - Casts, Devices & Care

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Orthopaedic Technologist to provide specialized support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions under the direction of the orthopedic surgeon.

You will train other staff, assist in applying casts, braces, and devices, and may help in surgical procedures while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the care team. The role emphasizes accurate patient instruction, device fitting, and quality improvement, with on-site

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics use.
• Communicate effectively when instructing patients in the use and care of orthopedic devices and appliances.
• Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and skills of cast application, traction set-up and maintenance in carrying out designated responsibilities.
• Acts as a resource where expertise is requested in orthopedic devices; may train and provide guidance to other orthopedic technicians.
• Plans, implements, and monitors appropriate spending and budget for orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses regarding the impact of practice or cost and utilization of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with clinical staff on a ongoing basis regarding orthopedic quality improvement activities and orthopedic improvement.
• Identifies critical indicators which will be used to monitor and evaluate quality.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for orthopedic procedures.

Skills

Orthopedic procedures

Patient care communication

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) preferred

Tools

Orthopedic devices handling

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Orthopaedic Technologist to provide specialized support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions under the direction of the orthopedic surgeon.

You will train other staff, assist in applying casts, braces, and devices, and may help in surgical procedures while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the care team. The role emphasizes accurate patient instruction, device fitting, and quality improvement, with on-site