ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN I - SURGERY

EAMC MISSION

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient centered care in the perioperative suite by maintaining a sterile environment before and during the surgical procedure. The Orthopedic Technician will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors to maintain a consistent level of practice. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development through teamwork training and continuing education.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer. Preferred Education N/A Preferred Experience 1-2 years perioperative experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A