Orthopedic Technician Job in Rockville, Maryland US
Orthopedic Technician
Assists orthopedic provider to apply, adjust, remove casts, splints, slings, orthopedic appliances. Maintains materials supplies needed to perform orthopedic procedures. Essential Functions: - Performs patient care procedures including care of wounds, removal of sutures, preparation of traction pins, assistance to provider w/ their insertion. - Applies adjusts casts, slings, related orthopedic appliances as directed under general supervision of an orthopedic provider; may apply splints as a first aid measure before evaluation. - Operates a fluoroscan to obtain patient x-rays as directed under general supervision of an orthopedic provider only if holder of a limited radiology technologist certificate. - Removes casts or appliances as directed. - Responds to patient reports of swelling, pain, related concerns refers to provider as appropriate. - Teaches patients how to move w/ casts. Instructs patients regarding movement exercise, walking w/ crutches, care of cast, etc. according to nursing practice protocols. - Assists patients to from the clinical area as necessary. - Cleans sterilizes instruments. - Orders, stocks, maintains tools, equipment, supplies used in orthopedic department. - Answers telephone, makes appointments, provides administrative support in orthopedic department. - Performs other related duties as directed. - Communicates relevant patient information to the provider healthcare team to ensure effective care flow. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 2 years experience as an orthopedic cast technician, OR completion of a training course as a medical corpsman, OR completion of the Kaiser Permanente sponsored cross training program w/ successful documented demonstration of identified competencies required. - High school diploma or GED required. - CPR certification required - Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of Maryland required. - Annual training in radiation safety required. - Must have effective interpersonal communication skills be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, see. Preferred Qualifications: - Certification as an orthopedic technician preferred. - Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.