Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN
Massachusetts General Physicians’ Organization, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN (3287445)Hours:
Evenings - 2:00 PM to 10:30 PMUnder the direction of the Supervisor, Orthopaedic Technicians, this position is responsible for providing orthopaedic services to patients.Responsibilities:
Removes and applies casts and supportive dressings.Prepares, sets up, and applies traction and assists with the application of complicated orthopaedic procedures, i.e., Halos and K-wires.Maintains, dispenses, and orders supplies and equipment necessary to stock orthopaedic facilities.Manufactures orthopaedic items to specifications set by the physician.Assists physician with fracture reduction, setting dislocations, and suture removal.Distributes orthopaedic aids such as crutches and canes and instructs patients in their use.Calls patient reports to the floor, including work-up by physician and additional patient history.Transports patients with cervical spine and femur fractures from the Emergency Room to the floor.Orders X-ray series, post-reduction films, or repeat X-rays under the direction of the physician.Prepares patients for sterile procedures involving joint aspirations, injections, and minor surgery.Performs routine procedures for admitting patients such as drawing blood, catheterizing male patients, and taking vital signs.Instructs patients in cast care, simple exercises, and preventive measures.Minimum Requirements:
Experience as an orthopaedic technician.Ability to apply casts.Good interpersonal skills.Good communication skills.Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Primary Location:
MGH Main CampusOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule:
Full-time, Standard Hours: 40Shift:
Evening Job, Posted Shift Description: evenings 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
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Evenings - 2:00 PM to 10:30 PMUnder the direction of the Supervisor, Orthopaedic Technicians, this position is responsible for providing orthopaedic services to patients.Responsibilities:
Removes and applies casts and supportive dressings.Prepares, sets up, and applies traction and assists with the application of complicated orthopaedic procedures, i.e., Halos and K-wires.Maintains, dispenses, and orders supplies and equipment necessary to stock orthopaedic facilities.Manufactures orthopaedic items to specifications set by the physician.Assists physician with fracture reduction, setting dislocations, and suture removal.Distributes orthopaedic aids such as crutches and canes and instructs patients in their use.Calls patient reports to the floor, including work-up by physician and additional patient history.Transports patients with cervical spine and femur fractures from the Emergency Room to the floor.Orders X-ray series, post-reduction films, or repeat X-rays under the direction of the physician.Prepares patients for sterile procedures involving joint aspirations, injections, and minor surgery.Performs routine procedures for admitting patients such as drawing blood, catheterizing male patients, and taking vital signs.Instructs patients in cast care, simple exercises, and preventive measures.Minimum Requirements:
Experience as an orthopaedic technician.Ability to apply casts.Good interpersonal skills.Good communication skills.Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Primary Location:
MGH Main CampusOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule:
Full-time, Standard Hours: 40Shift:
Evening Job, Posted Shift Description: evenings 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
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