Orthopedic Tech - Part Time - La Jolla

This is a benefited, part time position (64 hours every 2 weeks) working 8-hr varied shifts. This position will mostly work 11:30am-8pm on varied days, but clinic hours are every day between 7am-8pm so hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla.

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 Scripps Orthopedics?

• Collaborate with world-class surgeons and trauma physicians to provide top-tier care for high acuity cases in a supportive, team environment.
• Join a tight-knit group within Scripps Memorial Hospital, la Jolla, working under a common leader to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Benefit from a proactive and collaborative team culture, where assistance is readily available when needed.

What you'll do:

• Assist with casting and splinting while providing exceptional patient care.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform and assist with patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the status of each patient, including procedures as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients and document patient interaction.
• Practice infection control.
• Contribute 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 instrument 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak in person and on the telephone; read and follow instructions in English.
• Patient concern and sensitivity.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current OTC certification.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Prefer one or more years of experience in an orthopedic clinic or or related ortho field.
• Team player, flexible, willing to accommodate multiple different provider styles.