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ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN
1 week ago
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, United States* Please note that this position is a PER DIEM opening * · Under direction of Supervisor, Orthopaedic Technicians, this position is responsible for providing orthopaedic services to patients. · Removes and applies casts and supportive dressings. · Prepares, sets-up and applies tr ...
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Boston University Boston, United StatesJob Description · The research technician will be responsible for developing a Raman arthroscopy platform to diagnose the degenerative changes in articular cartilage with osteoarthritis progression. · Work will consist of instrumentation development and the performance of Raman ...
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Boston University Boston, United StatesThe research technician will be responsible for developing a Raman arthroscopy platform to diagnose the degenerative changes in articular cartilage with osteoarthritis progression. · Work will consist of instrumentation development and the performance of Raman arthroscopy measure ...
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN - Boston, United States - Partners Healthcare System
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Description
Shift:
11a-9p
10 hours Saturday, 10 hours the following Sunday
Under direction of Supervisor, Orthopaedic Technicians, this position is responsible for providing orthopaedic services to patients.
Removes and applies casts and supportive dressings.
Prepares, sets-up and applies traction and assists with the application of complicated orthopaedic procedures, i.e., Halos and K-wires.
Maintains, dispenses and orders supplies and equipment necessary to stock orthopaedic facilities to meet the needs of the seven basic areas serviced.
Assists physician with fracture reduction, setting dislocations and suture removal.
Distributes orthopaedic aids such as crutches and canes and instructs patients in their use and also maintains inventory of such orthopaedic equipment, in storage as well as in service.
Calls patient report to floor including work-up by physician and additional patient history and reports to the physician as to the extent of the injury.
Prepares patients for sterile procedures involving joint aspirations, injections and minor surgery.
Performs routine procedures for admitting patients such as drawing blood, catheterizing male patients, electro-cardiograms and taking and recording of such vital signs as body temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
Experience as an orthopaedic technician
Ability to apply casts
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills Ambulatory Care Setting