Orthopaedic Technician, Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Position Summary Orthopaedic Technician I provides clinical support in the outpatient orthopaedic setting with responsibilities ranging from applying orthopaedic devices to assisting with minor procedures and wound care. This role involves moderate clinical autonomy, patient education, inventory coordination. The Orthopaedic Technician 1 must demonstrate competency in orthopaedic care delivery, sterile techniques, and patient support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. - Escorts and room patients; obtains and records full vital signs, including pulse oximetry. - Prepares and maintains exam and procedure rooms using sterile technique. - Ensures availability of charts, imaging, dictation, and lab results before each clinic session. - Applies, adjusts, fits, and removes a full range of orthopaedic devices including fiberglass/plaster casts, braces, splints, walking boots, slings, immobilizers, and other appliances. - Educate patients and caregivers on the care and use of orthopaedic devices and mobility aids such as crutches and canes. - Assists...