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Gary B. Melliz

Lakewood

Summary

Dynamic Orthopedic Technician with extensive experience at Cedar Sinai Medical Center, skilled in orthopedic device fitting and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in casting techniques and electronic record keeping, ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort. Thorough Orthopedic Technician experienced in caring for patients under the treatment of physicians. Remarkably talented in fitting patients for treatment devices such as splints, crutches and casts. Excellent communication skills to instruct patients on how to properly use treatment devices. Talented Orthopedic Technician with an upbeat and professional attitude and unprecedented skills. In-depth knowledge of basic aseptic techniques to do basic casting and splinting. Self-directed, hardworking with little to no supervision. Recognized for providing excellent customer service in all interactions with coworkers and patients. Highly skilled in orthopedic technology with hands-on experience in casting, splinting and brace application. Proficient in interpreting physician's instructions and patient management, along with providing essential support to medical staff. Display strong communication skills, patience and empathy toward patients, while consistently contributing to team efforts for improved patient care. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient satisfaction ratings. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Technician

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Marina del Rey
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in casting, splinting, and bracing of fractures and orthopedic injuries, contributing to effective treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Supported medical staff in fitting and adjusting orthopedic devices, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
  • Prepared and maintained orthopedic equipment for procedures, ensuring readiness and safety for patient care.
  • Rooming patients, giving patients final instructions for follow up visits

Orthopedic Technician

shriners for children medical center
Pasadena
10.2023 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated orthopedic device fittings and adjustments for patients in collaboration with medical staff.
  • Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
  • Applied a wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces following an injury or surgery.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and device usage.
  • Prepared and maintained orthopedic equipment, ensuring readiness for patient procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Trained new staff in orthopedic practices and procedures, enhancing team competency.

Orthopedic Technician

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/ Alura Workforce Solutions
Long Beach
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Applying and removing upper and lower extremity casting and splinting
  • Performing upper and lower extremity reductions
  • Assisting medical provider in the Operating Room with application of casts for clubfoot patients
  • Triaging and rooming patients
  • Discharged patients and scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care
  • Translated for medical providers to facilitate effective communication and patient care
  • Entered DME orders and authorization approvals into Epic system to streamline patient service delivery
  • Utilized Epic software for patient management and data entry

Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant

Shriners for Children Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Applying and removing upper and lower extremity casting and splinting
  • Triaging and rooming patients
  • Perform upper and lower extremity reductions
  • Facilitated communication between patients and medical providers by translating medical information.
  • Discharging and scheduling appointments for patients
  • Ordering and stocking supplies

Orthopedic Technician

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Long Beach
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Applying and removing upper and lower extremity casting and splinting
  • Triaging and rooming patients
  • Assisting medical doctor with upper and lower extremity reductions
  • Drawing medications per Doctor's orders

Finish Line/ JD Sports
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Assisting customers with shoe sizes
  • Assisting customers with shoe care
  • Assisting at the register
  • Organizing shoes in stock room

Orthopedic technician

UCLA Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • In charge of the evening orthopedic specialty clinic
  • Applying and removing upper and lower extremity casting and splinting
  • Triaging and rooming patients
  • Assisting medical doctor with upper and lower extremity reductions
  • Translating for medical providers
  • Drawing medications per Doctor's orders

Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles Ca
Los Angeles
12.2014 - 11.2016
  • Applying and removing upper and lower extremity casting and splinting
  • Triaging and rooming patients
  • Assisting medical doctor with upper and lower extremity reductions
  • Ordering medical supplies
  • Translating for medical providers

Team Coordinator

Gerinet Healthcare, Downey,Ca
Downey
11.2012 - 12.2014
  • Easily establish rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and beliefs
  • Helped prioritize work schedules and delegated assignments
  • Demonstrated ability to apply sound knowledge to diverse applications
  • Demonstrated effective and consistent technical support
  • Hard-working, goal-oriented, perfectionist, and a team player
  • Established work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability
  • Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary health teams to arrange home care to patients that are discharged from the hospital based on assessment of the patient's health

Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Specialty and Associates, Long Beach,Ca
Long Beach
06.2010 - 11.2012
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Completed Disability forms
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments
  • Inventoried and ordered medical supplies and materials
  • Interviewed patients, measured vital signs, weight, and height, and recorded information
  • Applied Upper and Lower Extremity casting, splinting, specialty bracing
  • Fitted, Custom Molded Specialty Post-reduction Splints and Casts
  • Assisted with orthopedic and emergency room traumatic injuries
  • Assisted with post-operative treatment, suture, and staple removal
  • Provided necessary health education, recovery after surgery
  • Disciplined, energetic employee, and team player

Orthopedic Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs, Long Beach,Ca.
Long Beach
05.2007 - 06.2010
  • Applied research skills and training during clinical trials of orthopedic lower extremity casting for Department of Vascular Clinic
  • Applied knowledge of vascular, diabetic healing casts and wound care treatment
  • Assisted the Department of Orthopedics as on-call orthopedic technician
  • Applied upper and lower extremity casting and bracing
  • Worked with Preservation and Amputation Clinic (PACT) as orthopedic technician
  • Applied knowledge of electronic charting (CPRS)
  • Evaluated Veterans patient care needs and prioritized treatment plans in coordination with clinical providers
  • Provided routine follow visits for orthopedic casting patients
  • Established excellent rapport and dialogue with the Department of Orthopedic administrative, Senior and Junior Residents, Physician Associate, and Nurse Practitioner staff

Education

LVN - Nursing

Summit Career College
Anaheim, Ca
01.2014

Orthopedic Technician - orthopedics

Regional Occupation Program (R.O.P)
Anaheim, Ca
01.2006

Skills

  • Patient Teaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient-Physician Education Materials
  • Confidentiality Assurance
  • Multicultural Understanding
  • Oral Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Electronic Record Keeping and Charting
  • Microsoft Office Knowledge
  • Wound Care Treatment and Maintenance
  • CPR Certified
  • Strong Medical Ethics
  • Surgical Aseptic Techniques
  • Medical Terminology Proficient
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Documentation
  • Casting techniques
  • EPIC charting
  • Orthopedic device fitting
  • Patient triage
  • Training new staff
  • Follow-up care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Fracture management
  • Suture removal
  • Casting
  • Patient positioning
  • Wound care
  • Brace fitting
  • Anatomy
  • Brace application
  • Orthopedic casting
  • Splint crafting
  • Splinting
  • Orthopedic bracing
  • Cast removal
  • Splint application
  • Orthopedic equipment maintenance
  • Orthopedic surgery assistance

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

ROT Certified

Timeline

Orthopedic Technician

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
08.2025 - Current

Orthopedic Technician

shriners for children medical center
10.2023 - 08.2025

Orthopedic Technician

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/ Alura Workforce Solutions
07.2023 - 10.2023

Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant

Shriners for Children Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023

Finish Line/ JD Sports
08.2018 - 07.2021

Orthopedic Technician

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2018 - 06.2022

Orthopedic technician

UCLA Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2018

Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles Ca
12.2014 - 11.2016

Team Coordinator

Gerinet Healthcare, Downey,Ca
11.2012 - 12.2014

Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Specialty and Associates, Long Beach,Ca
06.2010 - 11.2012

Orthopedic Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs, Long Beach,Ca.
05.2007 - 06.2010

LVN - Nursing

Summit Career College

Orthopedic Technician - orthopedics

Regional Occupation Program (R.O.P)
Gary B. Melliz