Orthopedic Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Assists provider by accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical condition. Facilitate hands on patient care in the clinic as well as assist the provider with documentation in epic. Assists in surgery and helps maintain the flow of patients through the services received.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from CAATE accredited program
• Ability to articulate orthopedic conditions based upon a basic knowledge of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.
• Understanding of the theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workloads, manage time.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• OTC - Orthopedic Technologist Certification - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from CAATE accredited program
• 1 year Orthopedic specialty, working directly in the treatment of patients.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn in-house computer systems.
• Understanding proper use of medical and office equipment.
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with surgical procedures and assembles rooms to the specification of the surgeon.
• Assists with proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing changes and setting up surgical fields.
• Performs suture/staple removal along with wound care and dressing application.
• Documents notes for provider which includes HPI, physical exam, diagnostic review, discussion/summary, and medical/work excuse.
• Administers injections for provider and assists with injection procedure.
• Administers and removes upper and lower extremity casts including focus rigidity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level