Ortho Tech

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Ortho Tech works in the Orthopedic Clinic, which provides services for musculoskeletal injuries and congenital disorders, as well as professional consultation, education, and outreach. The position is responsible for applying, removing, and adjusting casts and soft goods, and assists medical staff with orthopedic procedures as needed to expedite patient care. The role also promotes patient education and safety, supports customer satisfaction, demonstrates understanding of resource utilization, and completes other assigned duties.

Candidates must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and either Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) certification through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT). Candidates without ROT or OTC certification must agree to complete the ROT examination within 18 months of hire. Eligibility for that examination requires one year of casting experience under a physician’s direction or six months of experience under an ROT’s supervision. A high school diploma is preferred. Two years of experience in a healthcare setting working with patients and staff and providing assistance with responsibilities such as those of a Medical Assistant is required; orthopedic technician experience is preferred.

The posted salary range is based on market survey benchmarks. Annual salary figures are based on full-time employment at 40 standard hours per week; part-time salaries are prorated according to scheduled weekly hours. Individual pay is determined using factors such as market indicators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, internal equity, and organizational needs. The position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP), or Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) certification through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
• If not ROT- or OTC-certified, agree to complete the ROT examination within 18 months of hire. Exam eligibility requires one year of casting experience under a physician’s direction or six months of experience under an ROT’s supervision.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting working with patients and staff and providing assistance with responsibilities such as those of a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Experience as an Orthopedic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Apply, remove, and adjust casts and soft goods.
• Assist medical staff with orthopedic procedures as needed to expedite patient care.
• Promote patient education and safety.
• Enhance customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate understanding of resource utilization.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Other fringe benefits
• Potential shift differentials or premium pay for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed