Orthopedic Technician BWH

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Job Summary Full Time - 40 Hours | Boston MAStaff Orthopedic Technician Excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual seeking clinical and professional growth in the medical setting at a dynamic academic medical center.

Enjoy broad and generous benefits package

Nationally ranked academic medical center

Work sites in and near Boston

What you will do:

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.

Responsible for complying with hospital and department procedures which include but are not limited to confidentiality, safety, infection control, documentation and charging.

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.

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, BWH Brookline.

Growth and opportunity:

The Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Women’s 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.

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.

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.

Qualifications 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 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  sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping…