Orthopedic Technician - ERP International

ERP International is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Technician in support of the Ortho Clinic and Operating Room at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV.

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* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD/Life and Health Savings Account available!

* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC:  ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm, 6:45am - 3:45pm when in the OR

No Holidays/No Weekends/No Call

Job Specific Details and Tasks:

• Detailed knowledge of human anatomy and physiology particularly in regard to bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
• Extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and the specialized procedures applicable to insuring that proper structural support or other corrective measures are provided.
• Extensive knowledge of surgical anatomy pertaining to conditions involving orthopedic/spine injuries, disorders and/or conditions in order to communicate with and understand exchanges with medical personnel, and to perform surgical technician duties.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use and operation of specialized medical equipment to include: cast saw, tourniquet device and various other types of equipment, ultrasound machine, mini c-arm, TPS, Compartment Pressure Monitor (Stryker or other brand used by hospital).
• Knowledge of cardio pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency first aid procedures.
• Detailed knowledge regarding the full range of casting procedures and traction devices and the ability to modify each to fit the patient's particular needs
• Knowledge of operating room techniques and procedures in order to assist the surgeons before, during and following surgery.
• Knowledge of aseptic procedures in order to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
• Knowledge of research methods sufficient to study, evaluate and recommend to the professional staff new developments in casting materials and techniques or new equipment.
• Knowledge to research, organize and conduct an informal on-the-job training course for enlisted personnel being trained as orthopedic technicians.
• Knowledge of supply, inventory and maintenance regulations applicable to all supplies and major equipment assigned to the office.
• Knowledge of examinations, equipment and procedures to make the necessary preparations and
provide assistance to the physician in the clinic. • Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, function and surgical anatomy pertaining to conditions involving orthopedic/spine injuries, disorders and or conditions in order to communicate with and understand exchanges with medical personnel, and to perform surgical technician duties.
• Knowledge of clinic administrative policies and procedures in order to perform a variety of administrative, Supervisory, and logistical supporting functions.
• Knowledge of medical treatment records; to screen for pertinent information. Skill in reporting patient’s conditions for proper recording in charts, operative reports and laboratory reports.
• Knowledge of examinations, equipment, surgical instruments, implants, methods, and procedures pertaining to Orthopedic/Spine, along with knowledge of related practical nursing and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of the full range of currently used Orthopedic Technologist and surgical technologist principles, experience, practices, and procedures applied in providing services in the OR and the Orthopedic Clinic.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and display dexterity in the use of required instrumentation. Must be sufficiently knowledgeable in all surgical procedures to assist the surgeon in appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of the common elements of a patient care plan sufficient to provide appropriate verbal information and written facts for a plan of patient care.
• Knowledge of medical facility rules, procedures, and operating instructions including those relating to aseptic procedure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff members
• Ability to perform basic computer skills required for the delivery of healthcare.
• Assists physicians with patient care; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts, and splints.
• Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, fracture reductions, etc; instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and soft goods room; orders special supplies and/or equipment.
• Coordinates data collection resources for the clinic information systems.
• Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies; performs other duties as assigned. Schedules patient appointments, reschedules appointments, answers calls, and performs any other administrative patient check–in procedures at the front desk as required. Completes T-Cons (telephone consults) IAW Medical Group instructions.
• Performs clinic cast room duties. Constructs and applies a variety of splints and casts using all forms of casting materials to include thermoplastic casting materials, as determined by the provider. Obtains and applies needed splinting and casting material. Assists with initial casts by holding the injured/fractured areas, handing materials or equipment to the provider, or applying the cast materials while the provider immobilizes or positions the body parts to be casted. Applies subsequent or uncomplicated casts independently. Shapes and attaches splints. Applies plaster and fiberglass casts such as short, long and partial weight hearing. Setup and help with the fluoroscopy unit. Develops and maintains aseptic techniques where required during cast changes/applications and/or removals. Applies braces to extremities post-surgery and during daily clinic operations. Apply a variety of equipment such as suspension, traction and various others methods designed to fit the specialized needs of the patients. Draws up injection medications as
prescribed by the provider, consents the patient for the injection and preps injection site prior to the injection, using proper sterile techniques, knowledge of medications given and possible side effects and adverse reactions. Instructs patients on the proper care of casts. Participates in continuing education programs to maintain technical proficiency and to stay abreast of latest developments in the field. Ensures cast room, surgical suite and treatment rooms are adequately stocked with supplies to include office supplies, operating publications and linens. Gives training and instructions to other hospital staff such as physician assistants, acute care physicians, nurses, and medical journeyman concerning casting, techniques and principles. With rare exception, takes timely and appropriate action in emergency situations. • Routinely performs cast/brace duties at the accepted and normal levels of orthopedic trade practices. Routinely performs cast room duties efficiently and effectively. Promptly notifies the attending physician of any unusual occurrence or problems during application and removal of cast/brace.
• Will be responsible for independently applying the full range of casts and traction devices. Must ensure the doctor's orders are followed exactly as serious complications could result if casts or traction is applied incorrectly. Standardized procedures are available but must be adapted or modified in every case as no two procedures are identical. Work must be customized to each patient. The work entails full orthopedic/spine support including patient reception, answering telephones, executing screening/taking vitals, and assisting with minor and major surgeries. Decisions about what needs to be done depends on instruments, examination and treatment procedures, and other variables. The work requires interpreting a variety of elements such as patient condition, medication, or instrument performance to be sure of test results. The chosen course of action is selected from several alternatives: for example, when tests or procedures do not give acceptable results he/she selects a different alternative. The work also requires counseling patients on special programs: patients cover all age groups ranging from young dependents to healthy Active Duty members to retirees with musculoskeletal conditions, such as hip and knee joint injuries. Also, trauma victims will be encountered for surgical treatment. Work requires the performance of a wide range of orthopedic cast/brace technician tasks in construction and applying splints, tractions and casts, and in providing assistance to the physician during various procedures. Close concentration is required in the construction of casts and splints. A variety of conditions concerning all areas of the anatomy are involved. The type of cast or splint involves consideration of location of affected area, condition of patient, size, etc. In addition, the work performed in the minor treatment room and surgery suites requires the performance of routine and specialized surgical support tasks critical to the performance of the surgeon's procedure.
• Performs basic orthopedic clinic duties. Executes reception desk duties according to standard operating procedures. Reviews patient medical record for previous exams and other pertinent data for provider's reference during current exam. Schedules and provides preoperative instruction/information for surgical procedures for both outpatients and inpatients. Documents patient education provided. Maintains operative records of all surgical procedures performed in the surgical suite. Receives telephone calls and requests for assistance or information from patients, administrative support staff, nurses and physicians. Provides information requested or refers caller(s) to appropriate agency or section for assistance in accordance with established protocols. Ensures all needed records, X· rays and medical reports (i.e., MRI/CT/X-rays/bone scan/arthrogram results and any other pertinent consultations) are available to the physician. Schedules patient visits for initial evaluations, follow-ups, pre-operative and post-operative care. Maintains and files physician copy of clinic records. Prepares, and reestablishes patient treatment rooms between patients and prepares medications for administration by the provider. Instructs preoperative patients regarding admission procedures. Logs patient in to AHLTA/CHCS to ensure
workload accounting. Performs other orthopedic clinic activities as directed by supervisor. Routinely performs clinic duties promptly and efficiently. With rare exception, effectively monitors patients for reactions to medications and promptly notifies nurse and/or physician in case of adverse reaction. With rare exception, properly documents administration of medications. Routinely performs clinic duties accurately, effectively and within office and Medical Group guidelines. Routinely interacts with patients and staff pleasantly and professionally. • Perform duties assigned by the Orthopedics Flight NCOIC and/or Flight Chief. Compiles with productivity requirements established by Chain of Command. Work assignments are usually performed with considerable independence. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the work, resolving the majority of conflicts and discrepancies that arise, integrating and coordinating the work of others as necessary and interpreting policy with respect to established objectives. Incumbent must be self-directing in recognizing and prioritizing duties. The employee keeps the supervisor informed about progress, potentially controversial matters and hard to resolve problems. Completed work is reviewed and evaluated for accuracy, technical soundness and conformity to guidelines and existing policy requirements. Incumbent routinely on own takes patient vital signs, obtains information regarding visit, and prepares patient for treatment by physician.
• The supervisor makes assignments defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists the employee in resolving unusual or difficult problems. Incumbent is relied upon to perform details of work assignments with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Performs surgical duties. Performs orthopedic/spine scrub functions during orthopedic/spine surgeries and major joint surgeries in the surgical treatment of joint conditions and diseases. Also assists the provider when performing minor procedures such as the removal of foreign bodies. Provides instruction and information on procedures to be performed; IAW aseptic requirements, sets up equipment, establishes a sterile field, assembles needed sterile supplies and hands sterile items to the physician. Performs dressing changes IAW aseptic standards within clinic treatment area, cleans minor wounds and removes sutures. During surgery, assists in moving and positioning the patient; assists in draping the patient for surgery, preparation of specialty equipment. Aids in surgical exposure by holding and handling instruments, performs retraction, holding and cutting sutures. Anticipates doctor's needs and responds to requests for instruments, supplies, and procedures during surgery to preclude necessity for removal of the surgeon's attention from the operative field. As the surgical technician, actively engages in the manipulation of tissue at the direction of the surgeon, including wound closure. Maintains, safeguards, monitors equipment for proper operation and recognizes when changes in equipment or procedures might result in increased risks and adapts methods to prevent such risks. Assists and applies post-operative braces and appliances such as outriggers, thumb spicas and other specialized devices. Routinely complies fully with operating room requirements, instructions, and guidelines. Strictly adheres to established aseptic procedures during minor and major surgical procedures. Typically sets up and provides the proper instruments, supplies, and post-operative braces. Performs the full range of surgical technician responsibilities effectively and promptly.
• Physical demands: Work pace ranges from sedentary to a very rapid pace to include walking, standing, bending, and reaching. The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. It requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and positioning patients, assisting patients on and off examination tables, and similar activities. This includes lifting and positioning patients onto exam table and positioning or on/off gurney and/or wheelchair. Work requires specific, but common, physical abilities such as agility and dexterity to position patients for examination or treatment in usual alternate positions for patients with common disabilities. Heavy lifting occasionally may be required to relocate clinic equipment/furniture. The work may require holding patient's extremity steadily for up to one
hour. Work at computer terminal 25% of time. Involves prolonged standing and holding of surgical instrumentation when working in the operating room environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Education: Certificate. Graduation from a military or civilian orthopedic training program is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent with additional training or education; supplemented with one (1) year of related experience in an accredited health care hospital which results in familiarity with and knowledge of hospital or clinic routines and procedures in orthopedics, including orthopedic trauma service, pediatrics, hand, foot and ankle, sports, and/or spine.
* Experience: Two years of related experience in an accredited health care hospital and at least 2 years of experience as an orthopedic cast/brace technician and minimum 2 years of orthopedic surgical scrub experience.
* Clinical Certification: Maintain a national certification by American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists. (NBCOT).

* Life Support Certification: Possess a current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.