What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technologist position at ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics?
Job Title: Orthopedic Technologist
Pay: $32 Per Hour
Shift: Monday - Friday, Days
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Schedule: Temp to Hire
Job Duties:
Assists the orthopedic physician/PA with patient care, including casting, splinting, care of casts/splints/external fixators, and inpatient intake, rooming, charting/documentation, etc.
Pay: $32 Per Hour
Shift: Monday - Friday, Days
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Schedule: Temp to Hire
Job Duties:
Assists the orthopedic physician/PA with patient care, including casting, splinting, care of casts/splints/external fixators, and inpatient intake, rooming, charting/documentation, etc.
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
- Operates according to all policies and procedures, demonstrating competency and knowledge of the clinic environment
- Assist the physician with procedures; anticipate the physician’s needs and procure appropriate supplies before the start of the procedure.
- Maintains orderly and appropriately stocked treatment area and exam rooms
- Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover
- Applies orthopedic devices (i.e., casts, splints, braces) to patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.
- Accepts responsibilities only within the scope of practice
- Answers phone messages and returns patient calls during the same business day
- Obtains patient history and prep physician as requested
- Performs removal of sutures or staples; changes dressings; schedules tests
- Logs nurse notes and medication refills in patient charts
- Assists with appropriately managing patient flow
- Collects documentation for surgery, orders, consents, etc.
- Prepare surgery charts for the doctor and charts for the clinic, scan patient records
- Process DME applications if the DME Coordinator is not available
- Keeps current with new techniques and equipment through participation in continuing education
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
- Critical thinking skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Required: Orthopedic Tech Certification; American Heart Association BLS
- Preferred: Orthopedic experience
- Required: High school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree
Salary : $32