Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Orthopedic Technician to work with the Sports Medicine and Podiatry Cast Clinic and provide patient care and support services to patients requiring casts, braces, and splints. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used in the application and removal of casts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Physician in the treatment of injuries to bones and surrounding ligaments and tendons.
• Assist with orthopedic casting procedures to include the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
• Assist with routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings.
• Apply and remove all types of extremity casts and braces using plaster, synthetic materials and thermoplastics.
• Assist Physician in application of special casts, i.e., extremity casts, spicas, etc.
• Adjust and repair casts, braces, and splints. Use equipment needed for application, adjustment and repair of casts and braces, alignment jigs, hinge apparatus, etc.
• Apply all types of prefabricated soft goods, i.e., slings, braces, collars and immobilizers.
• Fit and adjust canes, crutches, and walkers, and give patient and/or significant other(s) instruction in the use of these aids.
• Set-up and maintain a sterile field for minor orthopedic procedures such as intra-articular injections, aspirations, and subcutaneous hardware removal. Keep cast room, storage area and procedure areas clean and orderly.
• Provide administrative support such as prepping clinics, maintaining patient records/charts, ensuring specialty equipment (i.e., cast saw), and supplies are available.
• Document/perform patient charting using appropriate documentation template, standard medical terminology, physical and emotional reactions, and general patient care. Enter information related to care rendered, and condition and progress of the patient.
• Review and compare clinic schedule with availability of bone films to ensure patient and films are available for clinic appointment.
• Document patient care data, and patient's response to care in computerized patient record (E-HR).
• Check orthopedic equipment, perform safety checks, and provide direct feedback to nurses/MA's, providers, and area Leadership when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Certification as an Orthopedic Health Technologist preferred.
• 1 - 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training required.
• Must meet organizational driving requirements.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Part Time (24 hrs/wk)
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)