Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA 90241
Job #2665246969
Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator and under direct dinical supervision by the department physicians and advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I or the Junior Ortho Tech.
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes 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 set-ups, 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:
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.
Pay Grade: 25
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Two (2) years' experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.
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
Education
License, Certification, Registration
Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists
Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications:
Notes:
This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.
Weekly schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm.
Rotating weekend and weekend call shifts.
Must be available for call shifts.
Back up shifts include 7:30 am - 6:00 pm.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Orthopedic Technologist II - Temporary Full Time Days
LOCATION: Downey, California
REQNUMBER: 1259338
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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