Orthopedic Technician

Our Promise To You

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Full time

Day (United States of America)

100 HEALTH PARK DR

LOUISVILLE

Colorado

80027

Triages clinical calls to facilitate patient questions and concerns specific to orthopedic technician responsibilities. Assists physicians with minor office procedures, bedside/inpatient minor procedures, wound care, wound vac application, and/or operating room assistance, as applicable. Responds to orders/tasks in a timely manner, per department guidelines. Assists with or applies and removes casts and splints, including trimming and modification of casts and DME fitting for patients.

Supplies and applies soft goods and off-the-shelf braces to patients as ordered by Physicians and Advance Practice Providers. Assists with placing patients into traction and adjusts traction equipment as ordered by Physicians and Advance Practice Providers. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient services consistent with the daily duties of an orthopedic practice. Completes patient intake and rooming, including height, weight, and patient history.

Communicates information clearly and precisely to team members to ensure coverage is not affected by staffing changes. Provides patient education on cast care and DME equipment. Documents accurately, thoroughly, and timely using measurable terminology and acceptable abbreviations. Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives. Manages documentation, supply ordering, and relationships with DME providers.

Other duties as assigned. Adjusts and adapts to changes in patient volume by altering working hours to assist in other centers, programs, inclusive of on-call scheduled as defined by department and as applicable.

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Critical thinking for when to stop treatment, amend treatment, notify physician, and call emergency response [Required]
• Necessary computer skills to include Outlook and Microsoft Word [Preferred]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Previous orthopedic technician experience [Preferred]

• N/A

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC) [Preferred]
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$21.81 - $34.89

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.