Orthopedic Technician Bwh

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Base: $20.84 - $29.79phly; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Apply, alter, remove casts
Patient education on device care
Collaborate with various disciplines
On physician order and per established procedures, an orthopedic technician applies, alters and/or removes casts, splints, orthotics, bed traction/ suspension equipment, and designated orthopedic equipment for inpatient and ambulatory clinic patients

Job Summary

  • On physician order and per established procedures, an orthopedic technician applies, alters and/or removes casts, splints, orthotics, bed traction/ suspension equipment, and designated orthopedic equipment for inpatient and ambulatory clinic patients.
  • The Staff Orthopedic Technician educates a patient and/or family member(s) on cast, splint, or equipment care, precautions regarding use of prescribed device(s), cleaning and maintenance of prescribed equipment, and as appropriate, proper donning/doffing of equipment independently.
  • Orthopedic technicians will have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming as well as financial support for external continuing education courses and conferences.

Matching Summary

On physician order and per established procedures, an orthopedic technician applies, alters and/or removes casts, splints, orthotics, bed traction/ suspension equipment, and designated orthopedic equipment for inpatient and ambulatory clinic patients.

Salary

Base: $20.84 - $29.79/Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • apply, alter, remove casts
  • patient education on device care
  • collaborate with various disciplines
  • comply with hospital procedures

Nice-to-have

  • clinical and professional growth
  • participate in department committees
  • merit-based clinical ladder advancement

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
  • Orthopaedic Technologist Certification [OTC] preferred
  • Related patient care experience 2-3 years preferred
  • Experience in orthopedics 0-1 year preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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