1 Orthopedic Technician II- On Call, Evening Shift- Panorama City Job in Panorama, CA
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Kaiser Permanente is Hiring an Orthopedic Technician II- On Call, Evening Shift- Panorama City Near Panorama, CA
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws
- Assists the physician with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures
- May instruct the work of Orthopedic Technicians I and trainees in the application of casts, traction setups, Operating Room procedures, and other procedures and techniques to patients of the age group served
- Performs all of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Orthopedic Technician I
- The following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical Office or Hospital Setting:
- May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devices to the extent that this is a technical function that does not involve choosing the appropriate treatment, setting a fracture, manipulating bone or tissue or assessing that patient's clinical condition
- Remove casts, splints and orthopedic devices
- Prepare the patient for procedures
- Set up instruments and equipment for procedures
- Apply and remove bandages and dressings that does not involve debridement
- Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices
- Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
- Assist patients in ambulation and transfers
- Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous condition(s)
- Record patient care services provided in the medical record
- Other technical or administrative tasks as required
- Operating Room: As a surgical assistant, an orthopedic technician may perform the following functions that are delegated and directed by a physician, if the orthopedic technician has demonstrated competence to do so.
- Assist with preparation and draping of the patient
- Cut sutures
- Tie sutures (above fascia-not on deep tissue)
- Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes (a technical function)
- Apply and hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery
- Retract tissue
- Tap and mallet on instruments held by a surgeon (mechanical task)
- Suction blood or other fluids from the operative field
- Sponge the operative field
- When provider is holding instruments, apply electrocautery through instruments to vessels (but not directly to vessels)
- Assist in cleaning wounds and applying dressing
- Assist in managing and maintaining the integrity of drains and devices attached to patient
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
• Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
Education
• Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full time experience as an Orthopedic Technician.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT).
Additional Requirements:
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast&splints.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.
• Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room.
• Customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with assisting in the OR, casting, splinting and braces.
Notes:
• This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.
Job Summary
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