Orthopedic Technician I at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, CA

Job Summary Orthopedic Technician I at Kaiser Permanente (Santa Clara, CA). The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health care individual who assists all healthcare professionals in the practice of medicine. An Orthopedic Technician is an extension of the Orthopedic Surgeon and assists in the care of sick and disabled persons. Orthopedic Technicians need the ability to relate well to other people, be considerate of their conditions and able to communicate with patients to understand their anxieties and fears. The Orthopedic Technologist shall provide consultation, evaluation, treatment, and preventative care in accordance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction they practice. Essential Responsibilities Applies, adjusts, and removes casts, assembles traction apparatus, and fits strappings and splints for orthopedic patients. Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application. Understands and utilizes the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing changes and setting up surgical fields. Wets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture. Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in reduction of fractures. Trims plaster. Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb or body part as directed. Assembles wooden, metal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splints. Rigs pulleys, ropes, and frames to assemble fracture beds. Attaches traction supports to patient’s limb and adjusts support to specified tension. Assembles exercise frames. Adjusts crutches, canes, braces, and splints to fit patient. Responsible for suture removal, staple removal, and dressing changes including boot application. Secures provider order before providing care. Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, crutches, and other ortho apparatus and supplies as ordered. Documents interventions in the medical record. Maintains supplies in cast room and treatment rooms, including ordering and stocking materials. Assists in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients. Follows up with clinical patients (calling patients and having follow-up visits with Orthopedic Technician). Serves as technical advisor to hospital staff in matters pertaining to orthopedic devices and equipment. Performs other related duties as required. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma/GED. Documented graduation from an Orthopedic Technician training program. Basic Life Support certification. Preferred Qualifications Computer literate preferred. Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred. Additional Requirements Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Grade 465 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Payfuture Technologies