Ortho & Sports Medicine Technician — Day Shift

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life + AD&D

Supplemental Life

Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for our Orthopedic Office in Akron, OH. This is a full-time, dayshift role supporting physicians in orthopedic/sports medicine, including casting, splinting, and DME, with responsibilities in patient and surgical care.

You'll assist in procedures and maintain exam rooms and equipment; a high school diploma is required, with Orthopedic Tech certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred.
• One year PTA/OTA/Exercise Physiology/Medical Assistant experience in lieu of Ortho Tech Certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Population-specific competency: interact respectfully with patients with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in all aspects of an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine office.
• Assist with casting, splinting, DME and general patient and surgical care.
• Assist in procedures and general maintenance of equipment, supplies and exam rooms.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Population-specific care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred

Job description

Summa Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for our Orthopedic Office in Akron, OH. This is a full-time, dayshift role supporting physicians in orthopedic/sports medicine, including casting, splinting, and DME, with responsibilities in patient and surgical care.

You'll assist in procedures and maintain exam rooms and equipment; a high school diploma is required, with Orthopedic Tech certification preferred.