Orthopedic Technologist (Ortho Tech or MA)

About the role

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact? Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics. Ready to join? We are looking for a dedicated and patient focused certified Ortho Tech or MA to join our team. We are a busy outpatient medical office looking for an individual who excels in an environment where teamwork and patient care are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinical staff in the full scope of orthopedics services.
• Perform casting, splinting, dressing changes, wound care, and phlebotomy.
• Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
• As directed by physician, remove staples, sutures and external fixation devices, and collect or assist with collection of specimens, including venipuncture and C&S, and prepare specimens for processing.
• Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and DME.
• Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, DME, etc.
• Provide wound care as directed by physician.
• Adjust crutches and canes to fit patient.
• Assist front desk with rooming patients on slow cast room days.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination.
• Instruct patients in care of and assist patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
• Order supplies and maintain supply inventory.
• Create purchase orders for purchasing.
• Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients and cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
• Travel to other clinics may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One or more years of orthopedic experience/healthcare experience

Qualifications

• Certified Orthopedic Technologist
• Certified Medical Assistant

Benefits

• 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