Orthopaedic Technologist - Casts & Fracture Care (Mon-Fri)

Duke University; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health's Orthopaedics Clinic- Arringdon in Morrisville, NC seeks an Orthopaedic Technologist to join the orthopaedic team. You will perform casts, splints, device applications, and external hardware removal in multiple settings, ensuring safe practices.

Require NBCOT certification within 6 months of hire, 2 years of orthopaedic experience, and completion of an accredited orthopaedic tech program. Weekly hours are Monday to Friday, with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time work experience in treating orthopaedic patients.
• Certification as Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT) required or within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of accredited Orthopaedic Technology program preferred or military training in orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair braces, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthoses.
• Apply and remove braces, prosthetics, orthotics, and orthoses.
• Fabricate splints for various conditions and handle wound care and dressings.
• Take and document patient measurements and histories accurately.
• Assist physician in fracture reductions and injections; develop educational materials.

Skills

Orthopaedic patient care

Cast and splint application

Education

High school diploma

Orthopaedic Technology program graduate

Military corpsman training in military orthopaedics

Job description

Duke Health's Orthopaedics Clinic- Arringdon in Morrisville, NC seeks an Orthopaedic Technologist to join the orthopaedic team. You will perform casts, splints, device applications, and external hardware removal in multiple settings, ensuring safe practices.

Require NBCOT certification within 6 months of hire, 2 years of orthopaedic experience, and completion of an accredited orthopaedic tech program. Weekly hours are Monday to Friday, with no nights or weekends.