Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Technician is an employee who participates in rendering Orthopedic care to the patients under the supervision of the Operating Room Supervisor and or the Orthopedic Surgeon on the nursing units or in the Operating Room.

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to:Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care.Interviews patients and significant others to collect data necessary in the implementation of delegated orthopedic care.Seeks out orthopedic information from families, nurses, doctors and other health team members.Assesses for need of specialty equipment and the proper functioning of that equipment in preparation for an orthopedic case on the floor or in the operating room.
Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate or GEDMinimum of one year experience as an orthopedic technician in an acute care setting or Physicians Office.Experiencewith different traction set ups and castingmaterials.AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.