Steward Medical Group
Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
Orthopedic Technician
Job Description
POSITION FUNCTION
- Assist with the care of orthopedics patients.
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices under the guidance and supervision of attending medical staff.
- Size and apply orthopedic devices to patients, such as: ace wraps, upper and lower extremities braces, boots, wrist splints, post-operative prosthesis, crutches and canes.
- Provide technical assistance and advice concerning casts, splints, braces as directed by the provider. Provide verbal or written cast care instructions to patients, answer any and all questions they may have about their casts, splint, or other orthopedic needs.
- Maintain orthopedic equipment and supplies as directed.
- Responsible for drawing up and preparing injections.
- Manage chart preparation for provider and ensure efficient patient flow during clinic.
- Responsible for assisting with injections under the direct supervision of the orthopedic physicians.
- Promotes safe and effective use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Maintain a sanitary work area to include patient exam rooms, equipment and instruments; reports equipment malfunctions; stock supplies.
- Fill out FMLA and patient forms. Book surgeries for the provider(s) and all diagnostic tests.
- Obtain authorizations for surgeries, tests and visco injections.
- Promptly reports any unusual patient conditions, responses, or concerns to the provider.
- Responsible for completing basic competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.
- Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
- Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a Medical assistant program and/or Graduate of a training program as Orthopedic Technician
- Orthopedic casting/splinting experience preferred.
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
Additional Information
Steward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.
Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience.
- Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
- A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.
- A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
Additional Information
Steward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.
Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience.
- Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
- A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.
- A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.
About Steward Health Care System:
Steward Health Cares physician-led model was created to provide patients access to the highest-quality care at a sustainable cost, providing personalized, and coordinated ongoing medical services that positively impact patients physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Founded in 2010, Steward Health Care is the nations largest accountable care organization (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through its network of hospitals, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, and behavioral health services. Steward received a perfect 100% quality rating by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in 2020.
Based in Dallas, Steward is the largest private, physician-led health care network and currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah. For more information, visit www.steward.org.