LEAD ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN / FULL TIME 40 HOURS / DAYS / REHAB SERVICES/ BOSTON MAIN CAMPUS
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Orthopedic Technician Services provided by Brigham and Women's Hospital at onsite and offsite locations. This position will independently establish a work plan that efficiently meets the needs of the patients who have prescriptive orders for orthopedic technologic services or equipment at BWH inpatient care areas, within BWH ambulatory patient care clinics and at off-site locations contracted for these services.
This position in collaboration with a physical therapy supervisor is responsible for the hiring, orientation, competency assurance, and training of staff and senior orthopedic technicians. This position will oversee the technical operation of orthopedic technologic services, including the maintenance of adequate supplies and equipment, and the assurance of safe work practices, environment, and equipment. The individual will also collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other physicians and the Administrative Assistant responsible for purchasing, regarding orthopedic technological procedures, devices and supplies necessary to meet the needs of the patients and providers. This position also provides direct patient care services and acts as resource for other personnel in the department of rehabilitation services and the hospital, while maintaining or advancing the professional knowledge base consistent with current orthopedic technological practices. The Lead Orthopedic Technician will implement quality assurance programs for the orthopedic technical practice.
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The Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and orthopedic technician services to patients on a consult basis to those on our inpatient floors, outpatient clinics, ICUs, and the Emergency Department. Brigham and Women's Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts.
On physician order and per established procedures, an orthopedic technician applies, alters and/or removes casts, splints, and prefabricated braces for inpatient and outpatient clinic patients. The Staff Orthopedic Technician educates a patient and/or family member(s) on cast, splint, or equipment care, precautions regarding use of prescribed device(s), cleaning and maintenance of prescribed equipment, and as appropriate, proper donning/doffing of equipment independently. Staff Orthopedic Technicians collaborate with various disciplines across the Brigham and Women's Hospital system to provide specialized care to patients. Technicians are responsible for complying with hospital and department procedures which include but are not limited to confidentiality, safety, infection control, documentation and charging.
Orthopedic technicians will have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming as well as financial support for external continuing education courses and conferences. Orthopedic technicians can also participate in a variety of Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth in addition to their clinical care. These committees include: The Community Resource Committee, Practice Standards Committee, Staff Development Committee, Rehab Recognition Committee, Research Committee, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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