Orthopedic Tech - Atrius Health

Orthopedic Technician

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As an Orthopedic Technician you will apply, adjusts and removes casts and splints. Fits and adjust canes, crutches and walkers, and gives patients instruction on the use of these walking aids.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Triages for priority of care and types of appointments. Evaluates urgency of drop-ins. Screens phone calls
• Compiles and monitors orthopedic schedules and appointments. Prior to appointments, orders copies of relevant outside films that have been taken such as bone scans, CT scans, and outside x-rays. Pulls films for daily schedules. Obtains operation notes, ER reports, consults, etc.
• Assists patients in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with other specialists such as CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, bone scans, EMGs, physical therapy and other outside orthopedic appointments. Works closely with other departments to arrange tests and studies as needed (e.g., PT and radiology departments)
• Instructs patient in pre and post-operative care and procedures, including the completion of pertinent paperwork for surgery
• Assists during minor orthopedic related surgical procedures, including the assembly and setup of special equipment. Takes vitals for pre-ops (e.g., blood pressure, pulse and weight). May take necessary measurements (i.e. grip strength, leg lengths)
• Assists in orthopedic surgeon in reduction of fractures or dislocations. Changes dressings and cares for wounds. May remove staples and/or sutures from post-op patients
• Fits and educates patients in use of slings, knee braces, canes, and other orthopedic devices. Adjusts equipment as needed. Also educates patients in simple PT exercises
• Applies casts. Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application. Wets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture. Trims plaster. Instructs patients on how to care for cast
• 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
• Orders orthopedic equipment and supplies. Keeps records of supplies given out to patients. Instructs patients as to where to go for orthotics
• Cleans and stocks patient exam and treatment rooms
• Covers for medical assistants and surgical assistants as needed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and terminology related to general orthopedic practice
• Proven ability to recognize obvious fractures on x-rays
• Proven intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft office, various databases and use of internet for health information retrieval
• Proven solid skills in applying, removing and repairing all types of casts
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, peers, nursing and medical staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Orthopedic Training Program and Certification by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Medical Assistant experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.22 to $31.43 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.