Orthopedic Tech

Atrium Health Floyd • Macon, GA

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About The Position

The Orthopedic Tech position involves performing specialized and general orthopedic functions, including casting, splinting, dressing changes, and assisting physicians with various orthopedic procedures. The role is essential in providing support in the orthopedic clinic and ensuring patient care is delivered effectively.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Orthopedic Technology from an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission or equivalent agency
• Three (3) years of directly applicable experience providing equivalent skills may be substituted for the associates degree in Orthopedic Technology

Responsibilities

• Applies/removes casts/splints in orthopedic clinic
• Assists EC and orthopedic physicians with reductions of dislocations and fractures
• Applies and removes sterile dressings, staples, sutures or external fixators
• Assembles over-bed frames, trapeze, traction and rotorest beds
• Performs appropriate measurements for fabrication, application and adjustments of specialty braces
• Orders supplies
• Posts charges to patients
• Documents procedures performed and teachings provided to all patients treated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree