ORTHOPEDIC TECH

Position: Orthopedic Tech\n\nDepartment: Orthopedic Services \n\nShift: 3PM-11:30PM/ 16 hours per week/ 32 hours per pay period\n\nFacility: Miami Valley Hospital \n\nThe Orthopedic Technician applies orthopedic treatment items/technologies to patients upon the order of a physician. He/She assists the physicians as directed and assists the Registered Nurse in the care of the orthopedic patient as requested. He/She acts as a resource for the entire facility regarding applied technologies as well as other orthopedic related concerns. He/She also serves to instruct patients and allied health care personnel in the use and care of applicable technologies. \nFunctions under the supervision of the Manager of Orthopedic Services and the Orthopedic Technologist Supervisor. Under the direction of a physician, may function in an assistive or independent capacity. The Orthopedic Technician performs the duties described in all applicable clinical settings within the hospital in both inpatient and outpatient areas. The Orthopedic Technician is accountable to the Manager of Orthopedic Services and the Orthopedic Technologist Supervisor \n \n\nEducation: High school graduate with one year additional formal course study in anatomy and \nphysiology required. (3 years of experience as Orthopedic Tech will qualify the candidate in lieu of formal course study of anatomy and physiology.) \nCertification: Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist is considered as equal to the anatomy and physiology \nRequirement. Certification in CPR. \nExperience: Two years current experience in direct patient care, preferably in general or traumatic orthopedic treatment areas, is required. The preferred candidate will have current experience as an Orthopedic Technician. Previous experience with restocking and/or inventory control would be \nbeneficial. \nSkills/Other: Good communication skills (oral and written) are considered essential. To independently function in this position requires three months on-the-job training, which is provided. An Orthopedic Technician must be able to work with minimal supervision. \n \n