Orthopedic Technician - SEIU - Kenmore - Atrius Health

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As an Orthopedic Technician you will apply, adjust and remove casts and splints. Fit and adjust canes, crutches and walkers, and give patients instruction on the use of these walking aids.

• Triage for priority of care and types of appointments. Evaluate urgency of drop-ins. Screen phone calls.
• Compile and monitor orthopedic schedules and appointments. Prior to appointments, order copies of relevant outside films that have been taken such as bone scans, CT scans, and outside x-rays. Pull films for daily schedules. Obtain operation notes, ER reports, consults, etc.
• Assist patients in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with other specialists such as CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, bone scans, EMGs, physical therapy and other outside orthopedic appointments. Work closely with other departments to arrange tests and studies as needed (e.g., PT and radiology departments).
• Instruct patients in pre and post-operative care and procedures, including the completion of pertinent paperwork for surgery.
• Assist during minor orthopedic related surgical procedures, including the assembly and setup of special equipment. Take vitals for pre-ops (e.g., blood pressure, pulse and weight). May take necessary measurements (i.e. grip strength, leg lengths).
• Assist orthopedic surgeon in reduction of fractures or dislocations. Change dressings and care for wounds. May remove staples and/or sutures from post‑op patients.
• Fit and educate patients in use of slings, knee braces, canes, and other orthopedic devices. Adjust equipment as needed. Also educate patients in simple PT exercises.
• Apply casts. Cover injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application. Wet, wrap, and mold plaster bandages around area of fracture. Trim plaster. Instruct patients on how to care for cast.
• Remove whole and broken casts and alter position of cast to change setting of patient's limb or body part as directed.
• Assemble wooden, metal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splints.
• Order orthopedic equipment and supplies. Keep records of supplies given out to patients. Instruct patients as to where to go for orthotics.
• Clean and stock patient exam and treatment rooms.
• Cover for medical assistants and surgical assistants as needed.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and terminology related to general orthopedic practice.
• Ability to recognize obvious fractures on x-rays.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, various databases and use of internet for health information retrieval.
• Proven solid skills in applying, removing and repairing all types of casts.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, peers, nursing and medical staff.

• Completion of Orthopedic Training Program and Certification by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant experience.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets,…