Certified Orthopedic Technician

St. Luke's Health System; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and retirement plan

On-site wellness programs

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a DME Coordinator/Orthopedic Technician to deliver braces and durable medical equipment at the point of care.

The role involves direct patient interactions, device fitting, and educating patients on prescribed devices, while managing inventory and coordinating with clinical teams to ensure a smooth care experience from diagnosis through recovery. Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, 3 years of related experience, valid driver’s license, and COF

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• BOC Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) certification preferred.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Experience with orthopedic bracing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orthopedic braces and other durable medical equipment to patients at the point of care.
• Interact with patients, physicians, APPs, and clinic staff to fit and educate on devices.
• Manage inventory, document care, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure seamless care from diagnosis to recovery.

Skills

Patient interaction

Inventory management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of Certified Orthopedic Technicians are critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.

Join an innovative healthcare team transforming how orthopedic bracing and durable medical equipment are delivered to patients. DME Coordinators play a critical role in providing hands‑on patient support, fitting and educating patients on prescribed devices, managing inventory, and partnering with clinical teams to ensure a seamless care experience from diagnosis through recovery.

What You Can Expect:

• In this role, you will work directly with patients, physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to deliver orthopedic braces and other durable medical equipment at the point of care.
• Each day will include a mix of patient interaction, device fitting and education, inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and operational teams to help patients receive the right products and support when they need them most.
• You'll be part of a growing, innovative program that improves patient access, enhances continuity of care, and supports better clinical outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: 3-years related experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF)
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Orthopedic experience
  • Experience with Orthopedic bracing
    

Requirements:

At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of Certified Orthopedic Technicians are critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.

Join an innovative healthcare team transforming how orthopedic bracing and durable medical equipment are delivered to patients. DME Coordinators play a critical role in providing hands‑on patient support, fitting and educating patients on prescribed devices, managing inventory, and partnering with clinical teams to ensure a seamless care experience from diagnosis through recovery.

What You Can Expect:

• In this role, you will work directly with patients, physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to deliver orthopedic braces and other durable medical equipment at the point of care.
• Each day will include a mix of patient interaction, device fitting and education, inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and operational teams to help patients receive the right products and support when they need them most.
• You'll be part of a growing, innovative program that improves patient access, enhances continuity of care, and supports better clinical outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: 3-years related experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF)
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Orthopedic experience
  • Experience with Orthopedic bracing
    

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on‑site massages, on‑site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.