Lead Orthopedic Technician: Casts, DME & OR Support

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH, is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Technician III for the Orthopedic Clinic. You will perform advanced ortho tech/DME duties in ambulatory and OR settings, including casts, splints, DME, and wound care, while supporting clinicians and training peers.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and independent problem-solving, with opportunities to lead complex cases and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting.
• Extensive experience with casting/splinting, DME application, staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care and traction.
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to work in a team and multi-task independently.

Responsibilities

• Displays commitment to UH Essential Behaviors, the UH mission, employee engagement and other system-wide service excellence initiatives
• Applies and removes casts and splints consisting of different material and structure according to physician order
• Measures for fit and application of durable medical according to physician order and manufacturer instructions
• Educates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices and casts
• Provides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in operating room
• Provides age specific care to patients from neonates through elderly
• Performs other patient care duties within the practice as assigned including staple removal, suture removal, dressing changes, complex wound care, and traction independently.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Takes lead among team for complex cases
• Makes self available for consultation with less experience peers and offers directions within scope of knowledge
• Use expert knowledge in the application, maintenance, and / or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient care

Skills

Casting & Splinting

DME Application

Wound Care

Medical Terminology

MS Office

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Tools

Cast Saw

DME Equipment

Job description

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH, is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Technician III for the Orthopedic Clinic. You will perform advanced ortho tech/DME duties in ambulatory and OR settings, including casts, splints, DME, and wound care, while supporting clinicians and training peers.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and independent problem-solving, with opportunities to lead complex cases and contribute to process improvements.