MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Certification by NAOT preferred but not required. Certification by ASOP encouraged.

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:

Required: Four years experience as an Orthopaedic Technician working in a hospital or clinic office supporting a physician with patient care.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Clinic Manager, Orthopaedic Clinic

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen: A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifts, transfers and positions patients and equipment in excess of 150 pounds. Some positioning or lifting of patients up to 300 pounds.