Equip Orthopedic Technician Jobs

General Summary of Position
Delivers, assembles, adjusts, maintains and stores orthopedic equipment, soft goods and other related clinical support equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with periodic inventory inspections and advises Lead Orthopedic Technician or management of stock level shortages.
• Assists the nursing staff with the placement and operation of various orthopedic soft goods, i.e. collars, braces, slings, sacro-lumbar supports, etc.
• Sets-up various types of orthopedic traction, as per physician's orders, e.g. bucks, pelvic, cervical, arm and burn traction, etc.
• Assists physicians in the performance of orthopedic procedures in the cast rooms,
• Instructs patient regarding simple exercises, cast care, and use of crutches.
• Operating and Emergency Room, MedSTAR and nursing units, including splinting, cast
• Support equipment.
• Cleans equipment and devices according to department standards and specifications.
• May assist with the orientation and training of new employees, as required.
• Delivers various types of orthopedic equipment, soft goods and other clinical support equipment to patient care areas.
• Bracing/application, removal and wedging.
• Verifies charges for equipment used and services rendered through kardex and computer confirmation.
• Conducts assigned daily rounds to verify usage and proper functioning of orthopedic

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.
• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 6 to 12 months experience such as an Orthopedic Technician or Equipment Assistant required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.