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Ortho Technician

4 months ago


Santa Monica, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

**Job Description**

**Join Cedars-Sinai**

**Cedars-Sinai** **Medical** **Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S.** **News** **&** **World** **Report, 2022‑23**

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals

**Why work here?**

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

**A Little More About What You Will be Doing**

The Ortho Technician is an allied health professional that supports the physician, nursing staff and Medical Assistants in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of patient care duties and tasks related to orthopedic patient needs

+ Assists physician, NP or PA in assessment of signs, symptoms, analysis, treatment and care of the orthopedic patient.

+ Provides education, under physician, NP or PA instruction, involving the care and plan of treatment of the orthopedic patient. (i.e proper care of cast and splints).

+ Assists with application and execution of orthopedic procedures and services concerning the orthopedic patient, under physician, NP or PA direction,. Applies and removes all types of casts, splints, slings, immobilization devices and traction; Assists with reduction of fractures and dislocation. Inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment needed for orthopedic care. Assists in wound closure and removal of wound closure materials. In the event of an emergency, apply recognized first aid procedures, Assists with aspirations; Prepare injections; Position, prep and drape patients. Applies and manags post-operative dressings on wounds following aseptic techniques. Fits various orthopedic equipment such as walkers, crutches, braces and provides patient with instruction on use and care of the products.

+ Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record as needed.

+ Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs and takes appropriate vital signs and record in medical record as needed.

+ Performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by provider.

+ Assists in follow-up scheduling needs; Answer patient calls, questions and addresses problems in timely fashion and communicate all significant clinical findings to the MD.

+ Serves as liaison with other departments, facilities, and hospital as needed.

+ Prepares for surgical procedures, assemble, and prepare equipment to the specifications of the surgeon. May act as first or second assistant in the operating room according to facility policy.

**Qualifications**

**Education**

+ Successful completion of an Orthopedic Technology Program preferred

**Experience**

+ 2 or more years of experience in outpatient medical setting with orthopedic specialty experience required

**Licenses/Certification**

+ Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Certification from NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist) required within 180 days of start.

+ BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross

**About Us**

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

**About the Team**

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

**Req ID** : 1658

**Working Title** : Ortho Technician - (SMOG) Santa Monica Orthopedic Group Clinic

**Department** : SMOG

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

**Job Category** : Clinical Operations

**Job Specialty** : OR/Anesthesia

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $28.52 - $44.21

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.