Orthopedic Technician BWH

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Full Time/ 40 Hours/ Boston Area
Ortho Tech job: Inpatient Acute Care Outpatient Ambulatory Care
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Job Summary

On physician order and per established procedures an orthopedic technician applies alters and/or removes casts splints orthotics bed traction/ suspension equipment and designated orthopedic equipment for inpatient and ambulatory clinic patients.

A staff orthopedic technician is responsible for complying with hospital and department procedures which include but are not limited to confidentiality safety infection control documentation and charging.

Primary Assigned Clinical Area:

BWH Inpatient Acute Care
BWH Outpatient Ambulatory Care
Dana Farber Inpatient Hospital within BWH
BWF Inpatient Acute Care
BWF Outpatient Ambulatory Care
BWP 1285 Beacon Street

Staff Ortho Tech Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Rehabilitation Services to provide orthopedic technician services.

The Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Womens Hospital provides physical therapy occupational therapy speech language pathology and orthopedic technician services to patients on a consult basis to those on our inpatient floors outpatient clinics ICUs and the Emergency Department.

Brigham and Womens Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston Massachusetts.

On physician order and per established procedures an orthopedic technician applies alters and/or removes casts splints and prefabricated braces for inpatient and outpatient clinic patients.

The Staff Orthopedic Technician educates a patient and/or family member(s) on cast splint or equipment care precautions regarding use of prescribed device(s) cleaning and maintenance of prescribed equipment and as appropriate proper donning/doffing of equipment independently.

Staff Orthopedic Technicians collaborate with various disciplines across the Brigham and Womens Hospital system to provide specialized care to patients. Technicians are responsible for complying with hospital and department procedures which include but are not limited to confidentiality safety infection control documentation and charging.

Orthopedic technicians will have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming as well as financial support for external continuing education courses and conferences. Orthopedic technicians can also participate in a variety of Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth in addition to their clinical care. These committees include: The Community Resource Committee Practice Standards Committee Staff Development Committee Rehab Recognition Committee Research Committee and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee. Opportunities to advance on our established merit-based clinical ladder (i.e. Staff Orthopedic Technician Senior Orthopedic Technician) allow technicians to be recognized for their clinical scholarly and service contributions and accomplishments.

The Staff Orthopedic Technician position is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking clinical and professional growth in the medical setting at a dynamic academic medical center.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No.

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support BLS Certification preferred.
• Preferred Orthopaedic Technologist Certification OTC - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists Inc.

Experience

• Related patient care experience 2-3 years preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

75 Francis Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly

Grade

4

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