Orthopedic Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Childrens Hospital • Troy, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician plays a vital role in supporting orthopedic providers and enhancing patient care across outpatient clinics, procedural units, and specialty services. The Ortho Tech is responsible for the application, adjustment, and removal of orthopedic casts, splints, and related devices, while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the treatment process. This role works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinic staff to support efficient clinic flow, high quality care delivery, and an excellent patient and family experience. Assist in training and onboarding new orthopedic technicians, medical assistants, and PCAs by providing guidance on clinical workflows, patient care procedures, and department protocols. Support their integration into the team by answering questions, demonstrating best practices, and ensuring they understand safety standards and daily responsibilities Ortho Techs demonstrate strong clinical skills in casting and splinting (including upper and lower extremity applications), assist with patient assessments such as vital signs and pain screening, and provide clear education to patients and caregivers regarding device care, activity limitations, and follow up needs. They are expected to maintain compliance with infection prevention, HIPAA, and safety standards, while accurately documenting care and supporting clinic operations such as scheduling coordination, referrals, and patient throughput.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience

Nice To Haves

• OTC certification highly encouraged

Responsibilities

• application, adjustment, and removal of orthopedic casts, splints, and related devices
• ensuring patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the treatment process
• training and onboarding new orthopedic technicians, medical assistants, and PCAs
• clinical skills in casting and splinting (including upper and lower extremity applications)
• assist with patient assessments such as vital signs and pain screening
• provide clear education to patients and caregivers regarding device care, activity limitations, and follow up needs
• maintain compliance with infection prevention, HIPAA, and safety standards
• accurately documenting care and supporting clinic operations such as scheduling coordination, referrals, and patient throughput

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees