Orthopedic Tech II - Sharp Rees-Stealy - Day Shift - Per Diem
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAdditional
Shift Information:Per Diem - 8 hour shiftWeekend Requirements:No
WeekendsOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint -
Maximum):$34.645 - $44.703 - $54.761 -The stated pay scale reflects
the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this
position.--- The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position
will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's
years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education,
alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors,
other requirements for the position, and employer business
practices. - -This position will be working in the Podiatry
departments with Sharp Rees-StealyWhat You Will DoAssists patients,
staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of
efficiency of operations and customer service while providing
quality care to a designated patient population. The Ortho Tech II
performs duties at an expert level in the operating room and
clinical setting under the direction of the Surgeon.Required
Qualifications
- Other Completion of orthopedic technology program or other
equivalent program (such as military training program)
- Experience applying casts, splints and braces
- Experience performing in the operating room as first and second
assistant or scrub technician under the direct supervision of a
surgeon.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for
Certification of Orthopedic Technologists -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- 5 Years Full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic or
office setting; or as an independent contractor working directly in
the care of orthopedics patientsEssential Functions
- Clinical skillsApplies knowledge and skill level within scope
of practice.Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests
and procedures in assigned department.Prepare patient for
examination or procedure. Obtains complete and accurate consent for
procedures/surgery.Prepares and labels biopsies in a thorough and
accurate manner.Accurately documents patient care per
protocol.Listens to patients, collects pertinent information,
recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to
physicians.In partnership with physician, provides specific
educational material and individual teaching.Uses universal
precautions and applies knowledge of infection control policies and
procedures.Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related
to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone
management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate
service delivery.Participates in clinical projects as directed by
the physician or manager.Partners with physicians to continuously
learn and expand clinical knowledge base.Utilizes proper casting
techniques, instructing patients in cast care and danger signs.
Anticipates physicians' needs.Provides surgical assistant support
in the operating room and assists with office procedures.Utilizes
proper aseptic techniques, equipment set-ups, patient transfers and
proper patient positioning.Assures operating room suite has proper
equipment, x-rays, surgical pallets and reports.Assists with
general office/patient functions: 1) Assists with patient phone
calls; 2) Assists with ordering.
- Department efficiency and effectivenessOrganizes and completes
daily requirements and responsibilities.Ensures prompt and
efficient return of messages according to established
policy.Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls.Monitors patient
flow, physician schedules and completes daily tasks to ensure
quality and meet service standards.Follows policy and procedure for
entering of orders and utilization of electronic medical records.
Completes work within assigned hours.Respond to changing
circumstances and prioritize patient needs.Responds to urgent and
emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good
judgment and problem solving ability.Ensures readiness of reports
and information to maximize patient visit.Maintains appropriate
supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.Participates in and prepares
for site inspections and inventories.Completes department
inventories per guidelines.Assists in other departments as assigned
to meet staffing needs.
- Quality initiativesCompletes Quality Assurance (QA) assignments
and ensures overall department compliance with requirements. QA
scores: 96-100% = Great; 90-95% = Good; 90% and below = Needs
Improvement.
- Skills competenciesSuccessfully completes Skills Competencies
with a score -------met----- = Pass.
- Technical skillsApplies knowledge of equipment and Information
Systems applications.When necessary, activate emergency procedure
per protocol - code, fire, etc.Documents patient care events in a
thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes AEHR tasks per
prescribed timelines.Support and maintain knowledge of new
applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.Using a
keyboard, type proficiently and accurately; type a minimum of 30
words per minute with 0-2 errors; proof work.Maintain knowledge of
scheduling requirements and support of front desk
responsibilities.Operate and maintain department equipment per
policy and procedure.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of major and minor orthopedic surgical procedures and
techniques, table set-up, patient positioning and sterile
techniques is required.
- Must be experienced with articulating descriptions of patient
conditions based on advanced understanding of anatomical structures
and relationships with one another.
- Advanced knowledge of theory and application of skin, skeletal
and manual tractions.
- Must have experience with the proper application of aseptic
techniques in dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples,
Steinman pins, K-wires, setting up surgical fields and draping in
the operating room, reviewing x-rays, identifying most fractures
and dislocations.
- Must complete the Ortho Tech II checklist.Sharp HealthCare is
an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected class.#FJAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association;
Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for
Certification of Orthopedic Technologists; Other
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