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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Orthopedic Technician – New Ortho Office – Latham, NY - FT

If you are looking for a patient facing position in our New Orthopedic Office this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is based out of 1182 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. NY.

Position Highlights:

+ **Quality of Life:** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

+ **Advancement:** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

+ **Office Hours:** Monday - Friday

What you will do:

Under the supervision of the physician and Registered Nurse, provides direct care and performs selected functions for orthopedic patients of all ages in accordance with established policies and procedures. Perform accurate assessments and application of casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices, ensuring proper alignment and fit to support patient recovery and rehabilitation

Responsibilities:

The Orthopedic Technician’s tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Welcome and escort patients to examination rooms, ensuring their comfort and readiness for the physician.

+ Conduct interviews with patients to gather their medical history, measure vital signs, height, and weight.

+ Collect and organize relevant reports and radiological results to prepare accurate patient charts.

+ Provide assistance during treatments, including the removal of sutures and staples, preparation of injections, instruments, and materials.

+ Administer medications as directed by the physician and offer clear explanations of treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.

+ Facilitate medication refills through e-prescription systems and communicate prescription details to pharmacies under authorized directives.

+ Prepare examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.

+ Sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies to maintain hygienic standards.

+ Educate patients on the use of durable medical equipment (DME) as needed.

+ Perform various clerical duties, including scheduling appointments, participating in phone triage, faxing prior authorizations and referrals, and managing electronic health records (EHR) efficiently.

. **What you will need:**

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1+ year(s) experience as an Orthopedic Technician or a comparable role is preferred.

Certification: Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist (OTC) or completion of a recognized certification program is required. Must obtain OTC within 2 years of working.

**Pay Range** : $21.20 - $30.44

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.”

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran