MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Equipment Orthopedic Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$19.36 - $28.77 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Up to one year of technical or other specialized training may be required.
Six to twelve months of experience as an Orthopedic Technician or Equipment Assistant is required.
The role requires the ability to read and write and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic, including fractions and decimals.
The role may require using standard office and medical equipment, preparing, comparing, or checking reports, records, and related data, and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, and knowledge of their application.

Responsibilities

Deliver, assemble, adjust, maintain, and store orthopedic equipment, soft goods, and other related clinical support equipment.
Deliver orthopedic equipment, soft goods, and other clinical support equipment to patient care areas.
Conduct assigned daily rounds to verify usage and proper functioning of orthopedic support equipment.
Verify charges for equipment used and services rendered through kardex and computer confirmation.
Assist physicians in orthopedic procedures in cast rooms, operating and emergency rooms, MedSTAR, and nursing units, including splinting, cast and brace application or removal, and wedging.
Assist nursing staff with placement and operation of orthopedic soft goods, including collars, braces, slings, and sacro-lumbar supports.
Set up orthopedic traction according to physician orders, including Buck's, pelvic, cervical, arm, and burn traction.
Instruct patients regarding simple exercises, cast care, and use of crutches.
Clean equipment and devices according to department standards and specifications.
Assist with periodic inventory inspections and advise the Lead Orthopedic Technician or management of stock shortages.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees as required.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Delivers assembles adjusts maintains and stores orthopedic equipment soft goods and other related clinical support equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers various types of orthopedic equipment soft goods and other clinical support equipment to patient care areas.

Conducts assigned daily rounds to verify usage and proper functioning of orthopedic support equipment.

Verifies charges for equipment used and services rendered through kardex and computer confirmation.

Assists physicians in the performance of orthopedic procedures in the cast rooms Operating and Emergency Room MedSTAR and nursing units including splinting cast bracing/application removal and wedging.

Assists the nursing staff with the placement and operation of various orthopedic soft goods i.e. collars braces slings sacro-lumbar supports etc.

Sets-up various types of orthopedic traction as per physician's orders e.g. bucks pelvic cervical arm and burn traction etc.

Instructs patient regarding simple exercises cast care and use of crutches.

Cleans equipment and devices according to department standards and specifications.

Assists with periodic inventory inspections and advises Lead Orthopedic Technician or management of stock level shortages.

May assist with the orientation and training of new employees as required.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.

Experience

6 to 12 months experience such as an Orthopedic Technician or Equipment Assistant required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.36 - USD $28.77 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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