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Orthopedic TechnicianEl Camino Health Medical Network is recruiting a Temporary Orthopedic Technician for our El Camino Health Primary Care and Multi-Specialty Care outpatient practices located in Santa Clara County.Pay: $36.08 - $37.91/hourLocation: San Jose, CASchedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Temp)El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN ) is a growing healthcare provider organization delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across the Greater Silicon Valley. We are committed to coordinating care that meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve, while simplifying the healthcare experience for both patients and providers.At ECHMN, we value collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Our teams work closely across disciplines to support physicians, improve access to care, and deliver a consistently high standard of service. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment where individuals are empowered to make an impact and contribute to meaningful growth.If you are passionate about healthcare, driven by purpose, and eager to work in a collaborative, patient-centered organization, we invite you to explore a career with El Camino Health Medical Network.Job Summary:The Orthopedic Technician is an allied health care individual who assists all health care professionals in the practice of medicine. They will assist in the care of sick and disabled persons and can relate well to other people, be considerate of their conditions, and able to communicate with patients.Clinical in treatment duties may include, but are not limited to:Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast applicationUnderstands and utilizes the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing changes and setting up surgical fieldsWets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fractureAssists Orthopedic Surgeons in reduction of fracturesTrims plasterRemoves whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patients limb or body part as directedAssembles wooden, metal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splintsAdjusts crutches, canes, braces, and splints to fit patientResponsible for suture removal, staple removal, and dressing changes including boot applicationInstructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, crutches, and other orthopedic apparatus and supplies as orderedDocuments interventions in the medical recordResponsible for maintaining supplies in cast room and treatment rooms, to include ordering and stocking materialsAssist in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patientsFollow-up with clinical patientsPerforms all other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilitiesAdditional Performance Expectations:Contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfactionParticipates in performance improvement activitiesAdheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirementsCompletes annual health screening and online training modulesPerforms work in accordance with established schedules, policies and proceduresMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GED2-year previous experience as an Orthopedic TechnicianCompletion of an Orthopedic Technician certification program from an accredited schoolCurrent BLSExperience working with an EMRAbility to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPMStrong verbal and written communications, and active listening skillsSolid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient mannerAbility to accurately perform basic mathExcellent attention to detailAbility to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflowAbility to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others

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