ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN (20 hours-weekends)
Partner's Healthcare

Job Info

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Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary
***** Please note that this is a 20 hour position ***** Shift: 11a-9p 10 hours Saturday, 10 hours the following Sunday Under direction of Supervisor, Orthopaedic Technicians, this position is responsible for providing orthopaedic services to patients. Removes and applies casts and supportive dressings. Prepares, sets-up and applies traction and assists with the application of complicated orthopaedic procedures, i.e., Halos and K-wires. Maintains, dispenses and orders supplies and equipment necessary to stock orthopaedic facilities to meet the needs of the seven basic areas serviced. Manufactures orthopaedic items to specifications set by physician. Assists physician with fracture reduction, setting dislocations and suture removal. Distributes orthopaedic aids such as crutches and canes and instructs patients in their use and also maintains inventory of such orthopaedic equipment, in storage as well as in service. Calls patient report to floor including work-up by physician and additional patient history and reports to the physician as to the extent of the injury. Transports patients with cervical spine and femur fractures from Emergency room to floor. under direction of physician, Orders X-ray series, post reduction films or repeat X-rays. Prepares patients for Sterile procedures involving Joint aspirations, injections and minor surgery. Performs routine procedures for admitting patients such as drawing blood, catheterizing male patients, electro-cardiograms and taking and recording of such vital signs as body temperature, blood pressure and pulse. Instructs patient in cast care, simple exercises, preventive measures, i.e., evaluation of affected extremity and proper body mechanics.

Qualifications

Experience as an orthopaedic technician Ability to apply casts Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills Ambulatory Care Setting

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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