Orthopedic Technician, OPA Lake Otis - Anchorage, Full-Time

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska (OPA) seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Orthopedic Technician to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. Employees at OPA benefit from a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending or health savings accounts, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off starting at three weeks annually.

Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com.

General Summary: Orthopedic technicians collaborate closely with physicians to apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts, as well as fabricate splints and semi-custom thermoplastic braces. They assist patients with mobility aids such as canes and crutches, ensuring proper fit and adjustment. Additionally, they educate patients on treatment risks following wound care, casting, splinting, or the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

Ideal attributes:

• Follows the organization's standards for ethical business conduct.
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Conduct self as a productive team member and positive role model.

Representative duties:

• Performs splinting, casting, and application of simple traction, braces and other devices under the direction of an orthopedic physician or physician assistant.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist and specific training, assisting orthopedic physician with dressing changes, suture and pin removal, incision and drainage, reducing fractures, etc.
• Educate patients and staff regarding proper care and use of orthopedic appliances.
• Document the care administered.
• Monitor and order all casting, clinical, DME, and patient supplies including instruments
• Clean, autoclave and properly package surgical instruments.
• Orient and provide on-the-job training in casting and splinting to resident physicians and staff.

Knowledge and skill requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific task assistance related to medical practice.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and orthopedic supplies.

Skills:

• Skill in diplomacy and tact in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to effectively share information with patients and families.
• Skilled in the application of casting, splinting, and veritable orthopedic appliances

Abilities:

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion with others.

Education:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Preferred Experience:

Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technology certificate or related associate's degree

Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Core Competencies

- Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement

- Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care

- Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability

- Optimization: Through operational efficiency

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.