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Orthopedic Physicians Alaska · 1 month ago

Orthopedic Technician Assistant Manager

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is a rapidly growing organization dedicated to providing high-quality orthopedic care. The Orthopedic Technician Assistant Manager will support the Orthopedic Technician Manager in leading a multi-location team and perform various casting technician duties, including teaching patients and managing medical equipment.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work in tandem with Orthopedic Technician Manager to ensure compliance of department and medical practice policies, procedures, and regulations

Observe and enforce safety protocols for all orthopedic technician department modalities

Communicate with physicians, support staff, and other health care professionals to facilitate department operations

Responsible for scheduling and maintaining workload requirements and respond to competing priorities in daily operations

Oversee the availability of resources, supplies, and support staff to conduct In Office Procedures

Assist Material Management with initiating requisitions for faulty equipment and coordination of scheduled maintenance of medical equipment

Perform and teach splinting, casting, and application of traction, braces and other devices under the direction of an orthopedic physician or physician assistant

Perform direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist and specific training, assisting orthopedic physician with dressing changes, suture and pin removal, incision and drainage, reducing fractures, etc

Educate patients and staff regarding proper care and use of appliances

Document the care administered

In coordination with Material Management, oversee and order all casting, clinical, DME, and patient supplies, including instruments

Stock supply/DME rooms as needed

Coordinate Material Management returns and new item requests

Monitor and report custom DME to Billing Department

Clean and autoclave instruments

Orient and provide on-the-job training in casting and splinting to resident physicians and staff

Perform other duties as needed or assigned by direct supervisor

Qualification

Casting techniquesSplinting techniquesPatient educationAnatomy knowledgeInfection controlLeadership experienceCompassionate careTeam collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Knowledge of principals and techniques of casting, splinting, wound care and asepsis techniques, procedures and protocols

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary; this includes body mechanics and patient movement

Knowledge of basic surgical protocols; sterile draping, skin preparation, instrument and post-procedural wound care/dressing

Knowledge of ordering and procuring appropriate daily inventory to accommodate daily orthopedic casting/splinting/wound care/in office procedure needs

Understanding of leadership and team principles

Skill in the area of tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions

Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families

Skilled in the application of casting, splinting, orthopedic appliances, and patient positioning

Skill in identifying equipment issues, documentation, and notification

Skill in following infection control and clinical safety procedures

Ability to work closely with Orthopedic Technician Manager to disseminate information, plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks to casting team

Ability to motivate casting team

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment

Ability to help manager maintain the Ortho Tech Schedule and ensure a fair and equitable work in times of critical manpower

Ability to apply verbal and written instructions and standardized work practices

Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures