Orthopedic Technologist (73617)

Join Our Team at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL)

At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL) were more than just a medical practicewere a trusted part of the community. For generations families across Central Pennsylvania have turned to us for expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion innovation and integrity.

With five convenient locationsLancaster Willow Street Manheim (at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex) Lebanon and EphrataOAL offers a dynamic and patient-centered work environment. Were proud to be consistently recognized for our cutting-edge technology advanced procedures and warm professional staff. Our team includes not only leading orthopedic physicians and surgeons but also dedicated professionals across clinical and administrative roles who make exceptional care possible every day.

OAL is privately owned by our surgeons and supported by a team of 400 employees who share a commitment to excellence. At our Lancaster and Lebanon campuses we operate our own outpatient orthopedic surgery centerNPSCwhere we perform a wide range of surgeries including total joint replacements using the most advanced techniques available.

When you join OAL youre joining a respected organization where your work makes a difference. Whether youre clinical clerical or somewhere in between we offer a culture of collaboration opportunity and purposeall in service of helping people live stronger healthier lives.

Summary/Objective:
Patient care team member who provides quality casting splinting DME fitting to patients as well as supporting the physician in diagnosis and treatment. These individuals are working to ensure that service to the patient comes first.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform castings cast reapplication and splint application under the direction and by order of the Physician.
• Performs cast reapplication with Providers orders.
• Performs proper DME fitting.
• Provides instructions to patients and family members according to approved protocol and/or the plan of care under the direction of the provider.
• Prepares patients for routine examinations and procedures and sets up rooms.
• Performs simple non-sterile dressing changes.
• Performs order entry of labs x-rays etc.

• Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Collect and record patient data including height weight temperature pulse respiration rate and blood pressure and basic information about the presenting and previous condition(s).
• Cleans rooms and instruments according to OSHA and TJC standards.
• Recognizes and provides for cultural and language differences of the patient/family.
• Assists with the retrieval and checking of prior films.
• Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Performs other technical or administrative tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• BCLS certification.

• NBCOT certification or certification eligible.

• Will consider offering onsite training for RTR candidates NBCOT certification required within 2 years of employment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills works independently works as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience as an Orthopedic Tech is preferred.

• Experience with EPIC is preferred.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

At OAL and its affiliated organizations we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status disability race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation/gender identity or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal state or local laws. We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit hire and promote individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation/gender identity protected veteran status or disability.

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