Orthopedic Technician

Natividad Medical Group • Salinas, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Natividad is currently seeking to fill a full-time Orthopedic Technician. Under general supervision this incumbent assist in the delivery of orthopedic care through application, removal and maintenance of casts, dressings, traction and other orthopedic devices.

Specific Skills

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Working Knowledge of:

Techniques and practices for applying, maintaining and removing orthopedic devices and materials used including plaster and synthetic casting materials, high and low temperature plastics and orthopedic soft goods
Sterile techniques and instrument preparation
Indications and contraindications of various forms of orthopedic treatment
Cast care and hygiene during cast immobilization
Radiology as it pertains to the duties of an Orthopedic Technician

Skill and Ability to:

Apply, revise and remove casts, strapping braces traction equipment
Instruct in proper cast care and hygiene
Understand and implement physicians orders for treatment
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with patients and staff
Maintain sensitivity to patient discomfort inconvenience
Interpret simple fractures and dislocations on radiologic films.

Responsible For

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Assists in the preparation of patients for examination by the treating physician
Applies and removes routine limb and body casts; assembles, applies and maintains routine forms of hospital in-patient traction
Applies therapeutic strappings, e.g., Parlik harness, slings, thumb spica, figure of 8 brace, Ace bandages
Applies traction strapping for applying traction to extremities and applies head halter for cervical traction
Apply splints, checks and changes casts and dressings and fits and applies orthopedic soft good, e.g., cervical collars and lumbar supports
Assists the Orthopedic Surgeon by setting up the table and preparing instruments
Performs postoperative procedures such as suture removal and pin removal
Instructs patients on proper cast care, crutch training, skin care and hygiene
Performs nursing procedures such as sterile and non-sterile procedures, dressings, checking vital signs, range of joint movement
Keeps the Orthopedic Clinic and storage areas in the hospital clean and functional
Keeps inventory of equipment and supplies; orders supplies and repairs as required

Additional Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS** The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS** The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: AscensionIL@natividad.com . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. SPECIAL NOTE

If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING: Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Education:Completion of an orthopedic training program or related allied health program (i.e., RN,PA, LVN, Surgical Technician or Radiology Technician). AND Experience:Two years of experience in a hospital, medical office or clinic working directly in treatment of orthopedic patients.Certificate: Possession of an Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC) issued by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT) is desirable.