Senior Orthopedic Technician

As a Senior Orthopedic Technician at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our orthopedic team. Under the supervision of the Administrative Supervisor and/or Clinical Supervisor, you will perform orthopedic procedures, including applying casts, splints, braces, and bandages, in various areas such as the cast room, emergency room, and operating room.

• Orient and train new staff members on orthopedic procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate activities with other clinic and hospital functions to ensure seamless patient care.
• Act as a resource for non-department personnel in the care of orthopedic patients and use of traction equipment.
• Recommend reorder points for cast room supplies and evaluate the necessity for acquisition of new equipment.
• Apply casts, splints, and braces according to provider instructions and pre-determined procedures.
• Assist providers in the operating room and emergency room as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and ensure operational readiness of equipment and supplies.

• One year of experience as an Ortho Tech within the past three years.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and apply most kinds of casts, braces, and traction.

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On-call position with varying start times and days based on operational needs.