Ortho Tech Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Ortho Tech position in West Palm Beach, FL, offers a full-time role with an estimated salary range of $36.6K - $45.3K per year. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with orthopedic surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, and documentation. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician, and proficiency in software like Microsoft Word and NextGen. This job also offers benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and vision insurance.
Job Description
Ortho Tech Recruiter for
Healthcare West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$36.6K – $45.3K a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Athenahealth Microsoft Word ROT Microsoft Outlook Mid-level Windows High school diploma or GED NextGen 2 years Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Full Job Description $5,000 Sign on Bonus for New Hires!
JOB SUMMARY
The primary focus of the Orthopedic Technician is to assist physician with the application of external fixation, internal fixation and other general orthopedic surgical procedures where limb lengthening and deformity correction is performed. The Orthopedic Technician will also assist the physician with post-operative care and follow up to include wound checks, dressing changes, splints and casting to treat injured hips, knees or limbs. In addition, assist with traction devices, demonstrate to patients proper use of crutches, adjust braces and help prepare patients for procedures. Assist with injections, ordering x-rays, sterilizing equipment, assisting in patient assessment, and documenting patient conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Description 1. Assists the physician with post-operative care and follow up to include wound checks, dressing changes, splints and casting to treat injured hips, knees or limbs 2. Assist with traction devices, demonstrate to patients proper use of crutches, adjust braces and help prepare patients for procedures 3. Assist with injections, ordering x-rays, sterilizing equipment, assisting in patient assessment, and documenting patient conditions 4. Trained in the sub-specialty of skeletal fixation devices with a specific emphasis on (Smith and Nephew) Taylor Spatial Frame, Ilizarov and Modular Rail System (MRS), TriGen Nail System as well as (Orthofix) PRECICE, M-100, and Penning devices 5. Charged with patient education in proper pin care, infection prevention measures, lengthening procedures, and turning / lengthening schedules 6. Set up, application and monitoring of Constant Passive Motioning (CPM) device post-operatively 7. Application of specialized post-operative corrective holding casts
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job. High School Diploma or Equivalent Requires 1-3 years of experience in a Medical Setting, preferable in a Physician Practice Requires at least 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician Certification of the National Board for Orthopedic Technologists or American Society of Orthopedic Professionals preferred EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $1.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift Monday to
Friday Work Location:
In person
