Twin Cities Orthopedics
Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer
Twin Cities Orthopedics, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Job Details
Description
At Newport Orthopedic Institute, "Motion is Life!" What you’ll find here is something special – it’s purposeful work done with a shared sense of community that brings us all together. We take pride in bringing motion back to the lives of the patients we serve. As a subsidiary of Innovative Health Management Partner, the largest coastal orthopedic specialty group in Orange County, NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and medical care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients. Our facilities are located in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine. We are a growing organization and have immediate openings for eager and driven professionals at our Newport Beach location.
This position is for a full-time Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer, responsible for all aspects of providing quality orthopedic care relating to casting including, but not limited to: care in the cast room for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing and assessing need for change of all types of orthopedic immobilization devices. The Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer also covers the back office and fills in for Medical Assistants, if needed. Individual must possess the ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, work as a team to accomplish practice goals, and maintain strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Casting:
Prepares and positions patient for casting procedure, alerts physician of patient discomfort.Fits patient for DME.Performs routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying medication and dressings.Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb or body part as directed.Updates patient records to reflect up-to-date patient progress, care plans and related orthopedic data prescribed by physician.Assembles metal or fiberglass material to make orthopedic splints.Instructs patients in cast wear, wound care, swelling and how to remove and apply splints.Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient; assists patients in walking with casts, braces and crutches.All other duties as assigned.Clinical Support (as Needed)
Puts charts up for physician when patient is ready in exam room.Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.Prepares and maintains exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Insures cleanliness.Prepares for the day by assuring that all equipment, medical records, test results and films are available for the physician.Assists physicians during examinations and minor procedures as directed by the physician. May perform suture/stitch removal and dressing removal/applications, remove and apply casts and splints, etc.Obtains and reviews all test results and reports ordered by physician. Presents abnormal results to physician for immediate review, assures all results and reports are in the medical record for physician to review and approve.All other duties as assigned.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications Requirements
Certificate from an undergraduate or technical school (Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Technician).Minimum two (2) years’ experience as an Orthopedic Technician preferred.Previous experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable.Familiarity with orthopedic equipment and devices.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient service.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. In assisting patients on and off the exam table, the employee must frequently assist persons of varying weights (sometimes more than 50 pounds); other employees available to assist as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for orthopedics and providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the lives of our patients.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Pay Range: $30.00-$32.00 per hour#J-18808-Ljbffr
Description
At Newport Orthopedic Institute, "Motion is Life!" What you’ll find here is something special – it’s purposeful work done with a shared sense of community that brings us all together. We take pride in bringing motion back to the lives of the patients we serve. As a subsidiary of Innovative Health Management Partner, the largest coastal orthopedic specialty group in Orange County, NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and medical care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients. Our facilities are located in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine. We are a growing organization and have immediate openings for eager and driven professionals at our Newport Beach location.
This position is for a full-time Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer, responsible for all aspects of providing quality orthopedic care relating to casting including, but not limited to: care in the cast room for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing and assessing need for change of all types of orthopedic immobilization devices. The Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer also covers the back office and fills in for Medical Assistants, if needed. Individual must possess the ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, work as a team to accomplish practice goals, and maintain strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Casting:
Prepares and positions patient for casting procedure, alerts physician of patient discomfort.Fits patient for DME.Performs routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying medication and dressings.Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb or body part as directed.Updates patient records to reflect up-to-date patient progress, care plans and related orthopedic data prescribed by physician.Assembles metal or fiberglass material to make orthopedic splints.Instructs patients in cast wear, wound care, swelling and how to remove and apply splints.Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient; assists patients in walking with casts, braces and crutches.All other duties as assigned.Clinical Support (as Needed)
Puts charts up for physician when patient is ready in exam room.Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.Prepares and maintains exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Insures cleanliness.Prepares for the day by assuring that all equipment, medical records, test results and films are available for the physician.Assists physicians during examinations and minor procedures as directed by the physician. May perform suture/stitch removal and dressing removal/applications, remove and apply casts and splints, etc.Obtains and reviews all test results and reports ordered by physician. Presents abnormal results to physician for immediate review, assures all results and reports are in the medical record for physician to review and approve.All other duties as assigned.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications Requirements
Certificate from an undergraduate or technical school (Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Technician).Minimum two (2) years’ experience as an Orthopedic Technician preferred.Previous experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable.Familiarity with orthopedic equipment and devices.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient service.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. In assisting patients on and off the exam table, the employee must frequently assist persons of varying weights (sometimes more than 50 pounds); other employees available to assist as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for orthopedics and providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the lives of our patients.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Pay Range: $30.00-$32.00 per hour#J-18808-Ljbffr