Orthopedic Technician Medical Assisstant

Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Ortho Tech Medical Assistant, you'll assist orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces, crucial for patient recovery and comfort. Every day you'll prepare patients, educate on device care, and ensure comfort during applications/removals, while maintaining equipment and documenting interactions. To succeed, you need strong orthopedic anatomy knowledge, aseptic techniques, and device application skills. Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol. Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested. Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies. Performs follow-up actions as directed. Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols. Monitors and records patient vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL's I&O activity and blood glucose readings per RN instructions, hospital protocols, and standards of care. Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED A graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program Six (6) months related experience casting and splinting American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR Preferred Previous MA experience Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience Previous experience in designated specialty Bilingual skills - English / Spanish Where You'll Work Hello Humankindness Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Join Dignity Health Medical Group Are you a healthcare professional who believes that every patient deserves not just treatment, but unwavering compassion? Do you envision a world where healthcare isn't just a service, but a fundamental right, delivered with integrity and innovation? If so, then Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is where your career finds its true calling. At Dignity Health Medical Group, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming an architect of healthier communities. We are the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona, and our success isn't just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the advancements we champion. Here's what sets us apart and why you belong with us: Impact that Resonates: You'll be part of a team delivering comprehensive clinical services, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. From cutting-edge diagnostics to life-changing treatments, your expertise will directly contribute to improved health outcomes. A Culture of Growth and Innovation: We don't just practice medicine; we advance it. Shaping the Future of Healthcare: DHMG is deeply invested in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. We seamlessly blend clinical services with translational and bench research, creating a dynamic environment that augments medical education for residents and students. Values-Driven Mission: We are united by a powerful set of principles. If you are deeply committed to social justice, health equity, and are prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, your values align perfectly with ours. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to high-quality healthcare, and we actively work to make that a reality. A Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and join a healthcare family where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your passion for healing finds its ultimate expression? If you're eager to contribute to an organization that is making a profound difference, where innovation meets compassion, and where your commitment to social justice and health equity will be not just welcomed, but celebrated – then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health Medical Group