OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
ResponsibilitiesThe Orthopedic Technologist - Certified is specially trained in the field of Orthopedics and provides assistance to the Provider in caring for orthopedic patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment applying casts and splints pursuant to the Providers order applying orthopedic devices pre-fabricated orthotics and traction. Also responsible for documenting patient concerns and care provided in the patients medical record and other duties as assigned. In addition if qualified may be asked to perform Medical Assistant and/ or back office duties as needed.
**This position is represented by SEIU-UHW**
***The ideal candidate will work Saturdays to support the Saturday clinics***
Minimum Qualifications:
- Meet educational requirements to successfully obtain The National Board Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) Certification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take initiative while displaying proper judgment
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedics conditions based on understanding anatomical structures and the relationship with one another
- General knowledge of anatomy physiology medical terminology fracture healing and complications wound healing and complications principles of aseptic techniques application and use of orthopedic equipment and supplies
- Successful completion of the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Certification Examination (OTC). Certification must be maintained for the duration of time within this position
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers (includes AED training) through the American Heart Association (AHA) and maintain BLS Certification while employed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in in Orthopedics and/or Podiatry clinic or office performing patient assessments applying casts splints and orthopedic appliances and assisting with direct patient care and in office procedures preferred
Pay Range$33.42 - $38.40 /hour
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