Orthopedic Technician
Fort Walton Beach, FL - USA
Job Summary
As an Orthopedic Technician youll work alongside physicians and nurses to support orthopedic care within a military healthcare environment. Youll prepare and apply casts splints braces and other orthopedic devices; assist with procedures and wound care; and help patients understand how to safely use and care for their orthopedic equipment.
Employment Type: Full-time
Material Employment Conditions:
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for one week Monday through Sunday no more than once every four weeks
- Respond by telephone within 10 minutes of an on-call notification
- When called back onsite arrive within 45 minutes after responding or within 60 minutes of the original call
Schedule: MondayFriday 6:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. consisting of a nine-hour shift with a one-hour unpaid meal period. Regularly scheduled services will not exceed 40 hours per week.
Compensation:
- Base pay: $22.92$25.47 per hour
- Health and welfare benefit: Up to $5.42 per hour in accordance with the Service Contract Act
- On-call rate: $8.00 per hour
- Callback rate: $27.47 per hour
- Paid leave: 80 hours of PTO 56 hours of sick leave and 11 paid holidays
Key Responsibilities:
- Fit and apply casts splints braces crutches and other orthopedic appliances and soft goods
- Assist physicians and nurses with wound care aspirations minor surgical procedures fracture reductions dressing changes and the removal of sutures casts and splints
- Educate patients on cast and traction care and the safe use of orthopedic devices while supporting appropriate education for patients and their families
- Maintain clean organized and well-stocked cast and supply areas including coordinating special equipment and supply needs
- Support clinic information systems and data-collection activities while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality
- Follow established clinical safety quality and emergency-response procedures while remaining current with orthopedic care practices and supplies
Qualifications :
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent with additional training or education related to orthopedic care
- At least one year of related experience in an accredited hospital within the past 24 months resulting in familiarity with orthopedic hospital or clinic routines and procedures including orthopedic trauma pediatrics hand foot and ankle sports and/or spine care.
- Current national certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals or the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines
- Knowledge of patient privacy and advocacy customer relations HIPAA and applicable AAAHC Joint Commission and clinical practice standards
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations ... View more