Pediatric Orthopedic Technician

Title: Orthopedic Technician

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: OPSC Children's Village

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8 hrs.)

Pay Range*: $33.79/hr. - $49.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Orthopedic Technician provides orthopedic patient care services specifically related to casting, bracing and traction. Under the direction of a physician, he/she is responsible for providing orthopedic support care including casting, bracing, and application of traction as needed. The Orthopedic Technician performs these duties with a focus on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

* Collaborates with the patient's multidisciplinary healthcare team to schedule casting procedures for orthopedic patients. Determines optimal time for casting so as not to interfere with patient treatments.

* Maintains a clean patient care environment for family, visitors and staff. Maintains a well-stocked orthopedic supply room and notifies appropriate personnel when supplies run low.

* Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including casting, wound care, fracture reductions, and others. Uses current best practices within the orthopedic field in performing patient procedures.

* Accurately gathers revenue information and makes timely entries into Epic system for billing.

* Serves as an informational resource to patients and family regarding casting procedures. Possesses knowledge in the proper use of orthopedic appliances with a focus on ensuring patient safety and recovery.

* Responsible for regular preventative maintenance on all orthopedic equipment. Notifies appropriate personnel whenever a maintenance or safety issue needs to be addressed.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.