Ortho Specialist Full-Time NM Ortho

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. Successful completion (by means of a certificate) of an accredited medical assistant program of study inclusive of the required skills preferred but not required or successful completion and proof of EMT training.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart Association required.

SKILLS:

• Ability to describe various orthopaedic conditions based on an understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.
• Ability to apply, adjust and remove common orthopaedic devices, using standard practice as a guide.
• Knowledge of the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change and the removal of sutures or staples.
• Ability to interpret simple fractures and dislocations on X-ray films.
• Understanding of clinic and environmental safety and precautions.
• Thorough working knowledge of musculoskeletal system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with principles of aseptic techniques.
• Basic knowledge of application and use of orthopaedic equipment and supplies.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Desired Skill: Ability to perform in an operating room environment as first and second assist or scrub technician under the direct supervision of a surgeon.
• Desired Skill: Ability to supervise and train other certified or eligible Orthopaedic Technologists.

EXPERIENCE: One year full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopedic patient(s) preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Clinic Manager, Orthopedic Clinics

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen: A