Job Description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.


Position: Orthopedic Technician

Department: Orthopedics

Schedule: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The orthopedic tech performs both administrative and patient care support for orthopedic patients. In the patient care area, the orthopedic tech assists with duties such as applying and removing casts, splints and braces, instructing patients with the use of crutches and tractions, under the direction and supervision of Operations Manager and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice. In the administrative area the orthopedic tech gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic information and assists in the facilitation of patient access to services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Minimum of High School education/GED required.


Work also requires successful completion of either:

• an Orthopedic Technology program or
• a Medical Assistant program or
• a military technical medic training or
• at least one full year coursework in allied health (which includes A&P) or
• at least one year on-the-job training in orthopedic related work.

In addition to above training requirement, this position requires at least two years of previous work experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with cast and traction set up is preferred.
• Must pass clinical competency testing.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on department polices and established procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
• Hand dexterity, hearing and visual acuity to respond to a patient or take direction from a provider; apply and remove casts and other orthopedic devices, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Boston Medical Center

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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