Orthopedic Technician, Surgical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North

Position Overview:

Assists the orthopedic physician, and participates in the patient care plan, to include but not limited to casting, splinting, assisting in the operating room, and in the post op care regimen. Serves as the first assist to the physicians in the operating room to include joint reconstruction, sports medicine and general/trauma orthopedic surgery. Assists podiatrist in surgery and works in podiatry clinic with post op care regimen. Handles weekend and trauma calls with orthopedic surgeons.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

• ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician certification

• OR Graduate of an orthopedic technician college

• OR Military training as an orthopedic technician

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic surgical anatomy and physiology.

• Knowledge of what constitutes a medical emergency requiring a physician’s attention.

• Knowledge of scope of practice of an orthopedic technician. Knowledge of application, removal, and adjustment of casts and splints. Knowledge of application of soft goods, both custom, and non-custom.

• Knowledge of all aspects of surgery assisting and instrumentation in orthopedic surgery cases.

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

• Well-developed phone and customer service skills. Able to deal effectively with challenging customer service interactions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and business information.

• Ability to pay attention to detail and perform work accurately. Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.

• Ability to complete multiple projects and manage shifting priorities with frequent interruptions.

• Skilled in the operations of computers and their applications, along with other office equipment.

• Ability to recognize post operative complications and problems with casts and respond appropriately.

 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $39.90 to $47.88 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.