Posted 11/2/19
Orthopedic Associates is a leader in orthopedic care with 4 locations across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. We are seeking a certified Orthopedic Technologist or Credential eligible to join our clinical team.
Schedule/Work Environment:
- Full time
- Day shift, Weekdays
- No Holidays, Call
- Office Clinic
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive wages-Salary commensurate with education and experience.
- Paid Time Off plus 6 paid major holidays.
- Competitive benefit Package including: health insurance plans with either health savings account or flex spending; Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment after 90 days of employment. After one year of employmnet, OAL provides a 5% 401K contribution.
Multiple employee discount programs.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- BLS Certification
- NBCOT Certification or Certification Eligible
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills, works independently, works as a team member.
Job Description/Duties:
- Perform cast and splint application, cast reapplication and cast/splint removal under the direction and by order of Physician.
- Provide written information for patient and family regarding casts/splints.
- Perform proper DME fitting with appropriate written instructions.
- Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after assessed by provider.
- Perform simple non-sterile and sterile dressings.
- Monitors and maintains all orthopedic equipment and supplies.
- Cleans rooms and instruments according to OSHA and TJC standards.
- Assists with retrieval and checking of prior imaging studies.
- Assists patient with ambulation and transfers.
Secondary Duties:
- Welcome patients to the practice.
- Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
- Prepares patients for examination, including suture/staple removal.
- Acquire vitals and accurately document in EMR.
- Interview patient for allergies, medications and history.
- Assist the physician in the exam room.
- Prepare injections/supplies using sterile technique.
- Provide patient education for care after visit.
- Maintain equipment and stock exam rooms.
- Assist with patient check-out.
- Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
- Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
Other Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for routine examinations and procedures and set up rooms.
- Collect and record patient data including vital signs, basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
- Performs order entry of labs, x-rays, etc.
- Other technical or administrative tasks as assigned.
- Adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the company.
EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability
Contact: Human Resources
Address: 170 North Pointe Blvd. Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-299-4871
Email: HR@fixbones.com