Certified Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedics, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Orthopedic Technician assists physicians, residents, and nurses with the care and treatment of orthopedic patients, including casting, bracing, splinting, and traction application. The role supports patients on hospital floors and in the operating room, maintains orthopedic supplies and equipment, monitors and adjusts orthopedic appliances, and teaches patients how to use and care for the devices applied to them. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Two years of experience in direct patient care.
• Orthopedic Technician certification from NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists) or ASOP (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals).

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Ability to remain current with orthopedic trends, care, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with casting, splinting, and prefabricated bracing on hospital floors and in the operating room, including obtaining and assembling supplies, cleanup, and ongoing monitoring.
• Set up, apply, and remove ordered traction for patients of all age groups and provide ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain the availability of appropriate supplies by monitoring the cast cart, supplies, and cast room, and performing regular maintenance as appropriate.
• Fit and apply crutches and other durable medical equipment and soft goods, such as SCDs, vest sets, and CPMs, at the direction of the orthopedic surgeon or resident.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of crutches, casts, traction, orthopedic appliances, and other items applied to them.
• Conduct rounds twice daily throughout the facility to check and adjust orthopedic appliances and traction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Prisma Health's purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED