Orthopedic Technician, Sports Medicine- Wellesley

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Located at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley MA the Sports Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley treats a large volume of sports-related injuries. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder knee and ankle. We work with athletes at all levels including: high school college professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Orthopedic Tech to support the practice on-site Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.

Our Ortho Tech will partner alongside our physicians advanced practice providers physical therapists and medical assistants in the care and treatment of patients with Orthopedic needs.

Responsibilities include:

Applies and removes casts and fits splints and braces for fractures sprains and/or positioning under the direction of Physicians and Physicians Assistants.
Responsible for ordering orthopedic and patient care supplies for the Cast Clinic. Orders and ensures the appropriate stocking provision and fitting of braces slings traction and other Orthopedic equipment and services needed at the Walk In Clinic.
Distributes sets up and fits Orthopedic equipment and provides related education to both patients and staff.
Assists training of Medical Assistants appropriately in the set up and fitting of Orthopedic durable medical equipment to competently provide this service when Orthopedic Technician are not available.
Collaborates with Orthopedic Physicians Assistants and Medical Assistants as needed to prepare the cast clinic work schedules and coordinates daily and weekly requirements with Lead Orthopedic Tech and Practice.
Maintains the Orthopedic equipment inventory and ensures that appropriate charging for supplies equipment and services are generated.
Distributes sets up and fits Orthopedic equipment at the Walk In Clinic
Applies assistive device fitting and gait instructions (crutches canes walker platform attachments etc.)

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Orthopaedic Technologist Certification OTC - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists Inc. preferredExperiencerelated patient care experience 2-3 years required experience in orthopedics 0-1 year preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- General knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices. - Working knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting. - Knowledge of medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics use. - Communicate effectively when instructing patients in the use and care of orthopedic devices and appliances. - Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff. - Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.

In addition to candidates with experience as Orthopedic Technologists we welcome candidates from Medical Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide backgrounds who are eager to gain hands-on clinical experience in orthopedics. This role offers valuable exposure to casting splinting durable medical equipment (DME) and direct patient care!

Onsite

978-980 Worcester Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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