Technician High School

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Nicole C. Anderson

Objective To obtain a position as an orthopedic technician where I am able to utilize my skills and experience in a professional orthopedic environment.

Experience 2004-Present St Jude Heritage Medical Group Fullerton, CA

Lead Orthopedic Technician

Hiring orthopedic techs

Training and educating employees

Casting & splinting basic & custom

Assist in closed reductions

Suturing of minor procedures

Traction

Surgical room casting/ splinting

Custom removable casting & splinting

Wound care management and instruction

Sterile tray set up for minor surgeries, injections & aspirations

Removal of K-wire & external fixators

First assist in minor surgeries

Autoclaving and sterilization of instruments

Fitting of D.M.E products

Set up fluoroscopy diagnostic testing

Ordering and inventory of all products

In-service training at multiple primary care sights for physicians & back office staff

2008 North R.O.P Anaheim, CA

Orthopedic technician instructor

Hiring orthopedic techs

Prepare students for the NBCOT boards

Prepare students for an orthopedic technician career in a clinic or hospital setting

Instruct students on the proper casting and splinting techniques and application

Introduce students to orthopedic scenarios

Demonstrate and train students on custom casts and splints

2004 Greater Long Beach Orthopedic Group Los Alamitos, CA

Orthopedic Technician

Casting & splinting

Wound care, suture and staple removal

Assist in closed reductions

Traction

Surgical room casting/ splinting

Hip spica applications

F.R.C custom removable casting & splinting

Wound care management and instruction

Sterile tray set up for minor surgeries, injections & aspirations

Removal of K-wire & external fixators

First assist in minor surgeries

Sterilization and autoclaving of instrumentation

Rooming and vitals of patients

Set up diagnostic testing

Workers compensation assessments

ICD-9 and CPT coding

2000-2004 Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group La Habra, CA

Orthopedic Technician

Casting & splinting

Traction

Assist in closed reductions

Wound care management & instructions

First assist in minor surgeries

Sterile tray set up for minor surgeries, injections & aspirations

Removal of external fixators

Ordering D.M.E products

Staple & suture removal

Sterilization & autoclaving of instrumentation

Set up diagnostic testing

Worker compensation assessments

Education

2008- 2011 California State University, Long Beach Teaching credential certificate

1991- 1993 Fullerton College

1990- 1991 Cypress College

1985-1990 La Habra High School

Technical Training 2005 National Board Certified of Orthopedic Technologist

*OTC Board Certified

2004-2005 North R.O.P. Technology

*certificate

1998-1999 Cypress College Limited Radiology Program

*certificate

Accomplishments

CEUS CURRENT

NAOT Symposium Tennessee 2009

NAOT Symposium Minnesota 2008

NAOT Symposium North Carolina 2007

NAOT Symposium Texas 2006

NAOT Symposium Arizona 2005

NBCOT Board certified OTC

References Available upon request

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