Orthopedics Technician

Job Summary

Assists orthopedic provider to apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, slings, and orthopedic appliances. Maintains materials and supplies needed to perform orthopedic procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs patient care procedures including care of surgical wounds within ORT scope and standards of practice, removal of sutures, preparation of traction pins, and assistance to provider with their insertion.
• Applies and adjusts casts, slings, and related orthopedic appliances as directed and 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 and 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, and related concerns and refers to provider as appropriate.
• Teaches patients how to move with casts. Instructs patients regarding movement and exercise, walking with crutches, care of cast, etc. according to clinical standards.
• Assists patients to and from the clinical area as necessary.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains tools, equipment, and supplies used in orthopedic department.
• Answers telephone, makes appointments, and provides administrative support in orthopedic department.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Communicates relevant patient information to the provider and healthcare team to ensure effective care flow.
• Assists with rooming patients using the Rooming Tool in KPHC to include vital signs, care gaps, and other proactive care EXCEPT medication administration.