What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technician position at Steindler Orthopedic Clinic?
Do you want to be a part of a team of professionals who work together to provide patients with the best care possible? Do you want to work for the oldest, strongest and most trusted orthopedic group in the Iowa City Area? Do you want to be rewarded for the outstanding work that you do? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to have you as a part of the Steindler team!
This position features:
-Generous pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage and a 401k and profit sharing plan!
-Reimbursement for purchase of scrubs and continuing education!
-Unlimited coffee, tea and other beverages!
-Fun team activities such as cookouts, happy hours, team outings and more!
-Close parking!
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs on-site management of Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting, and splinting
- Provides proper fitting of orthopedic DME as well as applies and removes casts and splints for patients
- Educates patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for DME products provided to them along with insurance and financial responsibility
- Inspects and maintains autoclaves, AED, cast saw vacuums, and other equipment; keeping logs as needed
- Sterilizes instruments and sponges
- Assists physicians in the cast room with the application and removal of casts
- Assists physicians with suture removals, wound care, or pin removal
- Orders supplies and maintains adequate inventory of supplies
- Prepares biohazard waste for pick-up
- Actively fosters good relations with payers, suppliers, hospital and ambulatory surgery center personnel
- Functions as a team player among all SOC employees, demonstrating willingness to help wherever needed and considering all work to be done as SOC work, not just department work
- Assures compliance with the rules and regulations of HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Administration, or Physicians.
Requirements:
- High School diploma
- ATC certification preferred
- CPR certified
Required Attire: Black Scrubs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26