Orthopedic Technician II

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Assists the physician with all routine and advanced orthopedic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
• May instruct the work of Orthopedic Technicians I and trainees in the application of casts, traction set-ups, Operating Room procedures and other procedures and techniques to patients of the age group served. Performs all of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Orthopedic Technician I.
• The following is a non-exhaustive list of functions in the Medical Office or Hospital Setting:
• 1. May apply casts, splints, traction or other orthopedic devices to the extent that this is a technical function that does not involve choosing the appropriate treatment. Setting a fracture, manipulating bone or tissue or assessing that patients clinical condition
• 2. Remove casts, splints and orthopedic devices
• 3. Prepare the patient for procedures
• 4. Set up instruments and equipment for procedures
• 5. Apply and remove bandages and dressings that does not involve debridement
• 6. Provide written instructions to patients regarding proper cast care and use of crutches and devices
• 7. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions after sutures/staples have been assessed for removal by a provider.
• 8. Assist patients in ambulation and transfers
• 9. Collect and record patient data including height, weight. temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous condition(s)
• 10. Record patient care services provided in the medical record 11. Other technical or administrative tasks as required
• Operating Room: As a surgical assistant, an orthopedic technician may perform the following functions that are delegated and directed by a physician, if the orthopedic technician has demonstrated competence to do so.
• 1. Assist with preparation and draping of the patient
• 2. Cut sutures
• 3. Tie sutures (above fascia-not on deep tissue)
• 4. Advance (but not insert) pins or screws in previously drilled holes (a technical function)
• 5. Apply and hold graspers on tissue during endoscopic surgery
• 6. Retract tissue
• 7. Tap and mallet on instruments held by a surgeon (mechanical task)
• 8. Suction blood or other fluids from the operative field.
• 9. Sponge the operative field
• 10. When provider is holding instruments, apply electrocautery through instruments to vessels (but not directly to vessels)
• 11. Assist in cleaning wounds and applying dressing

• 12. Assist in managing and maintaining the integrity of drains and devices attached to patient

Pay Grade: 25

• Two (2) years' experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last three (3) years.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize principles, practices, and techniques of basic human anatomy, types of fractures, orthopedic equipment, and use of cast & splints.

• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of cast application and traction and orthopedic appliance application.

• Ability to demonstrate and utilize knowledge of surgical orthopedic and sterile techniques.

• Under direct supervision, the ability to work and assist in the Operating Room.

• Customer service skills

• High School diploma or equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program or equivalent training in the military or two (2) years of full-time experience as an Orthopedic Technician.

• Orthopedic Technologist Certificate from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists

• Basic Life Support

• This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.