Orthopedic Technologist (Certified Orthopedic Technologist or Medical Assistant)

About the role

The Orthopedic Technologist position is based at the outpatient clinic in Munster, Indiana. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and communication skills, assisting with various orthopedic services.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
• As directed by physician, removes staples, sutures and external fixation devices, as well as collects or assists with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture and C&S, and preparing specimens for processing.
• Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and DME.
• Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, DME etc.
• Wound care as directed by physician.
• Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
• Affixes to front desk with rooming patients in the event it is a slow cast room day.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
• Orders supplies and maintains supply inventory.
• Creates PO for purchasing.
• Ensures rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
• Travel may be required to any of the 7 MOR clinic locations.

Requirements

Applicant must be a certified MA or Orthopedic Technologist. One or more years of orthopedic experience/healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Skills

Certified Orthopedic Technologist certification is required.

Benefits

MOR offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour.
• Quarterly Bonus Incentives.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Pay

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position.