About SAC Health:

SAC Health’s mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ

through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish

SAC Health’s Core Values:

Quality Healthcare – providing patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, equitable care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, while seeking to prevent illness & disability
Teamwork – working together to achieve a common goal, with a willingness to serve each other in a Christ-like manner
Wholeness – ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental & emotional needs of others
Integrity – living & working in an authentic, honest way that inspires trust
Compassion – engaging with the needs & suffering of others, out of concern for their wellbeing
Excellence – striving to exceed expectations for our patients, community, & staff
Humble Service – caring with a kind & selfless spirit
Respect – holding others in high regard by empowering them to reach their God-given potential

DESCRIPTION:

The Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) applies and adjusts plaster casts, assembles, and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by a physician. Sets up bed traction units or rigs special devices as required, and inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Performs other duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES:

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  Assists with orthopedic procedures, prepares and positions patients for casting and alerts the physician of patient discomfort.
• Sets up for procedures and examinations.
• Assists Radiology Technologist in positioning patient for extraordinary views.
• May assist with scheduling surgeries and diagnostic testing including EMG, MRI, CT scans, bone scans, lab test. Follows up on one-day surgery patients. Conducts notification of tests results to patients per physician request.
• In this role, and under direct supervision of the physician the Ortho Tech may be responsible for assisting with positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient, application, and removal of all types of casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction, Casting, cast care, and cast saw care, short leg walking techniques, short and long arm positioning, splinting, and splint care, braces and brace care, slings, and boots.
• Removes sutures/staples, applies surgical dressing, assist with transferring the patient from operating room table, assist with the reduction of fractures and dislocations as directed by physician.
• Instructs patient in cast ware, wound care, and appropriate placement and removal of splints. Obtains x-ray film and lab reports for physician review.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, stock and cleans room daily and between patients. Orders supplies and evaluates new products and devices for possible future use
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, and diploma/certificate from an accredited Orthopedic Technologist training program required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (OTC, OT-SC) required.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an outpatient Orthopedic Clinic. As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Must be proficiently skilled in the application and use of Windows, the Internet and other programs as determined by site or department. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to work compatibly with physicians, other department members, and clinic employees in other departments.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

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Full Benefits Package:

• PTO and Sick Leave Plans
• Medical / Dental / Vision package
• Monthly Health Insurance Premium Rates among the lowest in the industry
• Retirement Account with up to 8% employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Facility access
• 9 Paid Holiday
• 1 Paid Birthday Holiday

EEO

SAC Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.