Certified Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedics, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

16h

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 orthopedic care on inpatient floors and in the operating room, maintains orthopedic supplies and equipment, fits and applies durable medical equipment and soft goods, and teaches patients how to use and care for orthopedic appliances. The position also includes twice-daily facility rounds to check and adjust appliances and traction, as well as other duties as assigned. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Two years of experience in direct patient care.
• Certification as an Orthopedic Technician by NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists) or ASOP (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals).
• Ability to remain current with orthopedic trends, care, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with casting, splinting, and prefabricated bracing on the floor or 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.
• Monitor cast carts, cast room supplies, and the availability of appropriate supplies; perform 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 twice-daily rounds throughout the facility to check and adjust orthopedic appliances and traction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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