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Orthopedic Technician - Granite State Orthopedic Surgery - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health · Nashua, NH · 3 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the job

The Orthopedic Technologist supports orthopedic and sports medicine providers in the treatment of bone and joint injuries. This role focuses on applying and removing casts, splints, and braces; educating patients on injury care; and ensuring proper use and maintenance of orthopedic equipment. The technologist also assists with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement throughout the practice.

What you’ll do

  • Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices
  • Educate patients and caregivers on injury care, cast care, and use of crutches, walkers, and other durable medical equipment (DME)
  • Adjust and maintain traction equipment and orthopedic tools
  • Support orthopedic physicians, surgeons, and sports medicine providers during patient care
  • Escort patients to exam rooms, radiology, and other departments
  • Perform patient intake and discharge under provider supervision
  • Document patient interactions in the electronic medical record
  • Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, and safety guidelines
  • Stay current with organizational policies, EPIC workflows, and required trainings

Who you are

  • Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Skilled in applying and removing orthopedic casts, splints, and braces
  • Comfortable educating patients and demonstrating mobility aids
  • Able to collaborate effectively with physicians and clinical staff
  • Organized, efficient, and capable of managing time and resources
  • Experienced with basic computer use and EMR systems
  • PREFERRED: Two years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician and familiarity with DME supplies
  • EDUCATION: Completion of a 2-year college or technical training program
  • CERTIFICATION: Certified or eligible for certification

Why you’ll love us

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
  • 403(b) retirement savings plans
  • Continuous earned time accrual & more!

Benefits

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
  • 403(b) retirement savings plans
  • Continuous earned time accrual & more!

Awards and Accreditations

  • Committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care
  • Recognized by respected national and regional healthcare organizations for excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, and specialized services

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