Orthopedic Technician BWH

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• Full Time - 40 Hours | Boston MA Staff 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 staff.
• Be sensitive to…