Orthopedic Technician Ii - Orthopedic Surgery

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$17.34 - $25.40 / hourly; not specified; not speci...
Apply and remove splints and casts
Order and maintain medical supplies
Clean instruments and cast rooms
Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices

Job Summary

  • Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices.
  • Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments, performing splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident, and applying, adjusting, measuring and educating patients on medical appliances and equipment.
  • Offers competitive benefits including vacation time, holidays, sick time, health insurance, Metro transit U-Pass, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Matching Summary

Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices.

Salary

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Apply and remove splints and casts
  • Order and maintain medical supplies
  • Clean instruments and cast rooms
  • Patient education on medical appliances
  • Document care in electronic medical records

Nice-to-have

  • Assist with orthopedic technician training
  • Supervise team members when absent
  • Follow payor guidelines and train staff

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Orthopedic Technologist training preferred
  • Medical Assistant certification preferred
  • Certified Athletic Trainer certification preferred
  • 2 Years Orthopedic experience preferred
  • 1 Year Casting experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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