Title: Orthopedic Technician
Location: Rockville, MD
Assists orthopedic provider to apply, adjust, & remove casts, splints, slings, & orthopedic appliances. Maintains materials & supplies needed to perform orthopedic procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Performs patient care procedures including care of wounds, removal of sutures, preparation of traction pins, & assistance to provider w/ their insertion.
- Applies & adjusts casts, slings, & related orthopedic appliances as directed & under general supervision of an orthopedic provider; may apply splints as a first aid measure before evaluation.
- Operates a fluoroscan to obtain patient x-rays as directed & under general supervision of an orthopedic provider only if holder of a limited radiology technologist certificate.
- Removes casts or appliances as directed.
- Responds to patient reports of swelling, pain, & related concerns & refers to provider as appropriate.
- Teaches patients how to move w/ casts. Instructs patients regarding movement & exercise, walking w/ crutches, care of cast, etc. according to nursing practice protocols.
- Assists patients to & from the clinical area as necessary.
- Cleans & sterilizes instruments.
- Orders, stocks, & maintains tools, equipment, & supplies used in orthopedic department.
- Answers telephone, makes appointments, & provides administrative support in orthopedic department.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
- Communicates relevant patient information to the provider & healthcare team to ensure effective care flow.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years experience as an orthopedic cast technician, OR completion of a training course as a medical corpsman, OR completion of the Kaiser Permanente sponsored cross training program w/ successful documented demonstration of identified competencies required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CPR certification required
- Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of Maryland required.
- Annual training in radiation safety required.
- Must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as an orthopedic technician preferred.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
