Orthopedic Technician (Orthopedic Clinic)

The role

The Orthopedic Technician provides clinical support to physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of orthopedic care. This role involves fitting and applying orthopedic appliances, assisting with procedures, and instructing patients on device use.

What you will do

• Assists physicians with patient care
• Fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods
• Assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances
• Changes dressings and removes sutures, casts, and splints
• Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, and fracture reductions
• Instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and soft goods room
• Orders special supplies and/or equipment
• Coordinates data collection resources for the clinic information systems
• Participates in continuing professional development programs

Required qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required
• High school diploma or equivalent with additional training or education
• One year of related experience in an accredited health care hospital within the past 24 months
• Experience must include familiarity with hospital or clinic routines and procedures in orthopedics
• Maintain a national certification by American Society Of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT)
• Hold current Healthcare Provider (HCP) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification using American Heart Association or the American Red Cross guidelines
• Knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of accreditation standards of AAAHC, TJC, and CPGs
• Knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook, and internet familiarity
• Ability to input, extract, and format data from established databases

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies support the Tribe's mission to facilitate economic advancement and fund health and social services.