Orthopedic Technician, Sports Medicine- Wellesley at Partner's Healthcare in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


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.


The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.


Located at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA, the Sports Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley treats a large volume of sports-related injuries. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. We work with athletes at all levels, including: high school, college, professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes.



Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Orthopedic Tech to support the practice on-site Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.


Our Ortho Tech will partner alongside our physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists and medical assistants in the care and treatment of patients with Orthopedic needs.


Responsibilities include:


Applies and removes casts and fits splints and braces for fractures, sprains and/or positioning under the direction of Physicians and Physician's Assistants.
Responsible for ordering orthopedic and patient care supplies for the Cast Clinic. Orders and ensures the appropriate stocking, provision and fitting of braces, slings, traction and other Orthopedic equipment and services needed at the Walk In Clinic.
Distributes, sets up and fits Orthopedic equipment and provides related education to both patients and staff.
Assists training of Medical Assistants appropriately in the set up and fitting of Orthopedic durable medical equipment to competently provide this service when Orthopedic Technician are not available.
Collaborates with Orthopedic Physician's Assistants and Medical Assistants as needed to prepare the cast clinic work schedules and coordinates daily and weekly requirements with Lead Orthopedic Tech and Practice.
Maintains the Orthopedic equipment inventory and ensures that appropriate charging for supplies, equipment and services are generated.
Distributes, sets up and fits Orthopedic equipment at the Walk In Clinic
Applies assistive device fitting and gait instructions (crutches, canes, walker, platform attachments, etc.)



Qualifications


Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Orthopaedic Technologist Certification [OTC] - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. preferred Experience related patient care experience 2-3 years required experience in orthopedics 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - General knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices. - Working knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting. - Knowledge of medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics use. - Communicate effectively when instructing patients in the use and care of orthopedic devices and appliances. - Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff. - Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


978-980 Worcester Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity 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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