Orthopedic Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift
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. 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.
- Assisting with patient assessments such as vital signs and pain screening.
- Providing clear education to patients and caregivers regarding device care, activity limitations, and follow up needs.
- Maintaining compliance with infection prevention, HIPAA, and safety standards.
- Accurately documenting care.
- Supporting clinic operations such as scheduling coordination, referrals, and patient throughput.
- Covering after hours clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays until 6:00PM.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
