Orthopaedic Technologist

Duke Careers; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health's Orthopaedics Clinic- Arringdon in Morrisville, NC seeks an Orthopaedic Technologist to join a trained team delivering patient care across settings (inpatient, outpatient, ED, OR).

The role involves fabrication/removal of casts and splints, application of orthopaedic devices, and removal of external hardware, with responsibilities across various procedures. Schedule is M-F 8am–5pm, no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair braces, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthoses.
• Fabricate splints for various conditions and assist with wound care and dressings.
• Take and document patient measurements and assist with fracture reductions.
• Assist physician with injections and educational material development.

Skills

Orthopaedic care

Brace adjustment

Prosthetics handling

Wound care

Patient measurements

Education

Orthopaedic Technology program

NBCOT certification

R.O.T. preferred

Job description

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Date: Jul 16, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking anOrthopaedic TechnologistforDuke Orthopaedics Clinic- Arringdonlocated inMorrisville, NCwho will be trained member of the orthopaedic team who works with all associated health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning all orthopaedic procedures. Performs a variety of tasks including the fabrication and removal of casts and splints, application of orthopaedic devices, and removal of external orthopaedic hardware in a variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, emergency department and operating room) Acts as a resource for staff to ensure safe cast/splint application and removal practices are used. The schedule for this position is M-F 8am – 5pm, no nights, weekends or holidays.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjustment and repair of braces, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthoses
• Application and removal of braces, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthoses
• Fabricating splints for various conditions. Wound care, removal of wound closure materials (staples, sutures, orthopaedic hardware), and the application and removal of sterile and non- sterile dressings
• Preparation and set up for specific types of traction, making adjustments as necessary. Accurately takes and documents necessary patient measurements (grip strength, leg length, extremity girth, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight etc.) and pertinent history from the patient
• Assisting the physician in the reduction of fractures and dislocations. Assist with aspirations and injections. Assist with the development of appropriate educational materials, using evidence-based information.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Orthopaedic Technology program preferred.
• Military corpsman with training in military orthopaedics preferred.

Experience

• Two years full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic, office, or military setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopaedic patients.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Current certification as Orthopaedic Technologist Certified by NBCOT required. Candidates who do not have certification will be required to obtain within 6 months of hire date. In order to be eligible to complete the certification, you must have a minimum of 24 months of full time orthopaedic technologist experience within the past 36 months OR have completed a qualified Orthopaedic Technologist (OT) training program within the past 12 months.

Registered Orthopedic Technologist (R.O.T.) - preferred

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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