What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Ortho Tech position at OrthoArizona?
Senior Ortho Tech
About OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.
As a Senior Ortho Tech with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Provide coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
- Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all ortho techs on any process improvement measures, and updated company policy and procedures.
- Apply and remove casts, splints and dressings as directed by the provider.
- Educate patients regarding cast care and DME use.
- Assist providers with minor procedures.
- Assist Medical Assistants as needed.
- Responsible for DME inventory control and dispensing as well as maintaining supply and inventory of casting and splinting material.
- Oversee maintenance upkeep of equipment (Cast saw, ultrasound machine etc.).
- Ensure proper documentation at time of dispensing DME, including but not limited to, ABN forms and proof of delivery.
- Remain current and up to date on all aspects of DME inventory management.
- Educate and train appropriate staff with DME dispensing procedures.
- Properly track and route all orders.
- Ensure prior authorization is obtained for DME items.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
- Knowledge of handling blood products, disposing of contaminated items, and universal precautions.
- Ability to take vital signs and record results.
- Working knowledge of computer programs, including practice management and electronic medical record software, and supply chain management software.
- Working knowledge of eligibility and benefits regarding DME and casting.
- Excellent inventory control and monitoring skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills qualifications you need from a candidate.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist or comparable medical certification or related experience.
- Maintain CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Athletic Trainer preferably in a busy orthopedic practice.
Full Time Benefits:
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Medical with multiple different plan options.
- Health Savings account company contributions.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- Company paid life insurance policy the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you.
- 401(k) with a company contribution profit sharing!
- Pet insurance.
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance.
