Orthopaedic Technologist

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost mental health visits

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska is hiring an Orthopaedic Technologist to deliver life-changing care. This full-time role involves assisting in orthopaedic procedures, maintaining patient care, and supporting clinical activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete an accredited orthopaedic program, and possess at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, mental health visits, and 401(k) matches. Join us in making a difference for our patients!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in treatment of orthopaedic patients.
• Working knowledge of using a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orthopaedic casting procedures.
• Perform routine examinations and treatment procedures.
• Collect patient history and maintain a clean work area.
• Provide direct care and telephone assistance.

Skills

Patient care

Orthopaedic casting

Electronic medical records

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited orthopaedic technology program

BLS certification

Job description

Business

Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary

In a career as an Orthopaedic Technologist, you join us in providing life‑changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will deliver patient care and assume appropriate responsibilities concerning all orthopaedic procedures, performing a variety of tasks including the application and removal of casts and splints, application of orthopaedic devices and removal of external orthopaedic hardware.

Schedule

Full‑time; 0830 AM‑5:00 PM Mon‑Fri or Mon 1:00 PM‑5:00 PM Tue‑Fri, 7:30 AM‑5:00 PM.

Location

Pacific Street

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff with orthopaedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of various casts and splints.
• Performs routine examinations and treatment procedures under the direction of the physician, such as removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings.
• Assists under the direction of a physician in the clinical care of patients, including the application of mobilisation or immobilisation devices, braces, prosthetics, orthotics and othoses, adjustment of these devices, and fitting of canes, crutches and walkers.
• Collects patient history, including reason for visit, allergies, medications and medical history.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, sets up examination rooms, and prepares instruments and equipment for specific procedures.
• Provides direct care to patients and families within the area of practice.
• Provides telephone assistance as related to duties and responsibilities.
• Attends required staff meetings, continuing education, and mandatory in‑services in the relevant practice area.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and efficient use of time and materials, including knowledge, self‑direction, and the ability to function within institutional policies, philosophies, and procedures.
• Promotes patient advocacy, ensuring patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in policies or procedures.
• Promotes a positive team environment and willingly floats to satellite clinics to fulfill required staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited orthopaedic technology program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital, clinic, office, or working directly in the treatment of orthopaedic patients required.
• BLS certification required.
• Working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required.

Benefits

• No‑cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider.
• Generous match on 401(k) / 401(k) Roth accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources and professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Reduced‑cost or no‑cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low‑to‑zero‑dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. For a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.