Orthopedic Tech - Per Diem - Torrey Pines

This is a per diem/casual position generally working 8-hr day shifts on weekdays with possible overtime. Shift start times vary between 7am-8:30am. Training will ideally be full time for ~4 weeks. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Orthopedic Surgery?

• U.S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
• Average of 30 patients per day.
• Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant.
• Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.

What you'll do:

• Performs and assists with patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the status of each patient, including procedures as appropriate.
• Evaluates patients and documents patient interaction.
• Practices infection control. Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• General working knowledge of casting and splint application and removal.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of sterile field maintenance and instrucment sterility.
• Technical competency in casting skills, suture removal as measured by OTC; basic wound dressing application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good English language skills.
• Ability to speak in person and on the telephone; read and follow instructions in English.
• Patient concern and sensitivity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current OTC certification required.
• Current BLS required through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Prefer one or more years of experience in an orthopedic office or related ortho field.
• Ortho tech experience.
• Assisting in procedures.
• Stile procedures.