What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Laser Technician position at OrthoLazer Center - Grand Rapids?
Title of Job: Orthopedic Laser Technician at OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Center, Grand Rapids, MI.
Position Description:
OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers (OLC) offer patients an innovative and effective alternative to pain management in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. Our mission is to offer patients, who suffer from pain and inflammation, additional treatment options for pain reduction and faster recovery. Laser therapy is drug-free, painless, non-invasive, and completely free of side effects. OrthoLazer Centers are designed with the patient in mind. We combine state-of-the-art technology, facilities, and software to provide patients with fast and easy access to scheduling and completing the treatments they need.
As a Laser Therapy Technician, you’re the individual who treats the patient with MLS Laser therapy. From our referring providers to the office staff and ultimately our patients, you’ll participate in a culture of care that delivers exceptional patient experiences, every single time. Each patient is our most important patient.
OrthoLazer instills and promotes leadership, business principles, and personal growth and strives to provide our employees with a career that provides opportunities for advancement and rewards excellence. You will receive thorough training to perform treatments via OrthoLazer University. We are committed to continually supporting your growth and excellent patient outcomes as a Laser Technician and will work with your center to provide those opportunities.
As a Laser Therapy Technician at this franchised location, you’re responsible for administering MLS laser therapy treatments to patients with musculoskeletal conditions. You will work on a team with other laser technicians led by a Center Director under the direction of a Physician.
Essential responsibilities of a Laser Technician include:
- Administering MLS Laser Therapy treatments (2-3 in one hour)
- Attending to patient needs to promote best treatment practices
- Commitment to continuing education with Laser technique and science
- Promoting and ensuring a safe treatment environment
- Keeping treatment areas organized and sanitary
- Completing well-documented patient progress notes
- Explaining laser therapy principles and science to existing and prospective patients
Education, Skills and Training:
- Certification or degree, completed or in progress, in a medical-related field (preferred)
- Minimum of associates degree (or similar) in the medical field
- Prior medical experience with musculoskeletal conditions (preferred)
- Medical experience working in patient care (preferred)
- Self-motivator with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology (preferred)
- Proficient computer skills
- Adaptive to new technology and eager to self-learn
- Organized
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Proficient multi-tasker
Communications and Personal Interactions:
- Discretion and ability to maintain and respect patient confidentiality
- A strong desire to care for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in speaking directly with current patients, prospective patients, and medical providers
- Ability to positively influence patients and your community via communicating through leadership to build confidence in laser therapy
- Excellent Customer Service skills and constant commitment to delivering exceptional experiences
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Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20