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.

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