Orthopedic Technologist

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

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Highlights:

Summary: The Orthopedic Technologist shall provide technical support to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners in the delivery of standard orthopedic care. This individual will also assist in preparing rooms and patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures. Additionally, the Technologist will apply and remove common orthopedic devices and appliances, and assist in routine procedures. All work is performed under the supervision of the Physician or appropriate licensed practitioner. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an Orthopaedic Technician training and certification program required. Minimum of one year experience in an Orthopaedic clinic required. Experience with DME and casting all extremeties preferred. License / Certification: National Board of Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (NBOTC) or ASOP Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) required, BLS required. If not certified at hire, NBOTC or ASOP must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be self-directed/self-motivated
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
• Must be able to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
• Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background
• Must be able to exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
• Must be able to perform effectively when confronted in critical situations
• Must be able to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
• Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Ortho Now

Job:

Orthopedic Technologist
Orthopedic Technologist

Job Type:

Regular-PRN

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)