Orthopedic Tech

About the role

Under direct supervision of qualified orthopedic personnel, and according to established policies and procedures, performs both technical and non-technical duties such as applying traction equipment, applying and removing casts, providing operation room assistance, maintaining equipment, ensuring adequate inventory and/or supplies, and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Applies traction equipment
• Applies and removes casts
• Provides operation room assistance
• Maintains equipment
• Ensures adequate inventory and/or supplies
• Related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional classes in basic science and anatomy
• One to two years experience in related patient care activities

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary for maintaining productive relationships with medical and nursing staff
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for passing instruments, cutting sutures, and related work
• Ability to stand and walk while performing daily rounds at least 80% of the time
• Ability to reach, bend, push, pull and lift while applying/adjusting orthopedic equipment and providing assistance to patients

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Standing and walking ability
• Reaching, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder care, childcare, auto insurance, home insurance

Pay

Up to $8,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience

Schedule

Full-time position