Orthopaedic Technician — Cast & Care Specialist

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Tennessee is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to support our fast-paced orthopedic clinics. You will apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints, inspect bandages, instruct patients on cast care, and help maintain and sterilize instruments as part of a busy office team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (college/trade school preferred) and experience in orthopaedics is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college education or trade school preferred.
• Orthopaedic Technician experience is preferred.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an orthopaedic office.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove fiberglass/plaster casts and splints as directed by a physician or physician assistant.
• Inspect and adjust bandages and equipment.
• Provide patient instructions on cast/splint care.
• Maintain, clean, package, and sterilize surgical instruments used in the office.
• Assist with administering and applying durable medical equipment when needed.
• Basic tasks such as removing sutures and applying bandages.
• Clean and stock cast and procedure rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Patient focus

Education

High school diploma

College/trade education preferred

Job description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Tennessee is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to support our fast-paced orthopedic clinics. You will apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints, inspect bandages, instruct patients on cast care, and help maintain and sterilize instruments as part of a busy office team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (college/trade school preferred) and experience in orthopaedics is a plus.