Ortho Tech II - ON CALL

Under administrative supervision by the Department Administrator & under direct clinical supervision by the department physicians & advanced practice providers, assists the physician/provider w/ all routine orthopedic & orthopedic surgical procedures as described below. Provides written instructions for patients in the use of various orthopedic devices & sets up & maintains supplies & equipments; may provide direction to the Orthopedic Technician I.
Essential Functions:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedure, Principle of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local law & regulations.

• Assists the physician/provider w/ all routine orthopedic clinical surgical procedures.

• May inform orderlies & other hospital personnel of their role relating to the care of orthopedic patients.

• The following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical Office or Hospital Setting.

• May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devises to the extent that this is a technical function that does not involve choosing the appropriate treatment, setting a fracture, manipulating bone or tissue or assessing the patient's clinical condition.

• Remove casts, splints & orthopedic devices.

• Prepare the patient for procedures.

• Set up instruments & equipment for procedures.

• Apply & remove bandages & dressings that does not involve debridement.

• Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care & use of crutches & devices.

• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by an RN or provider.

• Assists patients in ambulation & transfers.

• Collect & record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate & blood pressure & basic information about the presenting & previous condition(s).

• Record patient care services provided in the medical record.

• Other technical or administrative tasks as required.

• Operating Room: As a surgical assistant, an orthopedic technician may perform the following functions that are delegated & directed by a physician, if the orthopedic technician has demonstrated competence to do so.

• Assist w/ preparation & draping of the patient.

• Cut sutures.

- Tie sutures (above fascia - not on deep tissue).

• Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes (a technical function).

• Apply & hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery.

• Retract tissue.

• Tap & mallet on instruments held by a surgeon (mechanical task).

• Suction blood or other fluids from the operative field.

• Sponge the operative field.

• Apply electrocautery through instruments to vessels (but not directly to vessels).

• Assist in cleaning wounds & applying dressing.

• Assist in managing & maintaining the integrity of drains & devices attached to patient.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military.

• Certified by the National Board for certification of orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT) or be obtained within the probationary period from the date of hire per the union contract.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card.

• Basic computer skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge & ability to utilize principles, practices & techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment & use of cast & splints.

• Ability to demonstrate & apply knowledge of cast application, traction & orthopedic appliance application.

• Ability to demonstrate & utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic & sterile techniques.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Under direct supervision, the ability to work & assist in the Operating Room.

PrimaryLocation : California,Bakersfield,Chester Avenue Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 0
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : Varies
WorkingHoursEnd : Varies
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B15|UFCW|Local 770
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Patient Care Services (Non RN)
Department : Orthopedics
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.