Orthopedic Technician (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift at Adventist Health

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

30.01

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bracing, Splinting, Casting, Wound Cleansing, Fracture Reduction, Pin Insertion, Surgical Dressing, Patient Examination, Clerical Duties, Equipment Assembly

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Assists physician in providing patient examinations, procedures and orthopedic procedures. Assists physician in cleansing wounds, assists in reducing fractures, pin insertions and applications of surgical dressing. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required * Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Experience as a Medical Assistant (MA): Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Orthopedic Technician certification: Preferred * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred * Surgical Technician certification: Preferred Department Specific License/Certifications: * AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required Essential Functions: * Assists the physician/surgeon with tasks related to bracing, splinting and casting and other procedures as needed. Responds to emergencies and other STAT requests. * Performs clerical duties. Consults with provider concerning procedures and patient condition. * Applies, removes and adjusts orthopedic devices (i.e. splints, casts, bandages and slings) under physician supervision/instruction. * Assembles/disassembles equipment and instrument ensuring that equipment is available for procedures and examinations. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with orthopedic procedures, including the application and adjustment of casts, splints, and bandages. Performs clerical tasks and ensures all necessary equipment is prepared for patient examinations.