Orthopedic Mobility Tech FT

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support inpatient cast care and mobility. You will apply and adjust casts, monitor skin integrity, and educate patients and families on care plans to promote healing and comfort.

Work alongside nursing staff and orthopedic providers in a collaborative environment, ensuring safe transport and accurate supply charging. High school diploma and BLS certification required; prior orthopedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of orthopedic experience in a clinical or hospital setting preferred or two years in lieu of formal education.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction devices under the direction of orthopedic providers.
• Monitor patients for changes in skin integrity and promptly communicate concerns.
• Educate patients and families on cast care, splints, traction, and halo device care plans.
• Ensure patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout treatment.
• Serve as a resource for nursing staff regarding traction setups, troubleshooting, and potential complications.
• Provide patients with written instructions on cast care and prevention of complications.
• Assist with patient mobility using Hoyer lifts and support safe transport across care areas.
• Partner with lift teams and patient transport teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain supply levels and keep the cast room clean and organized; follow infection control protocols.
• Charge for supplies and equipment used; support in the operating room when needed.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

BLS Certification

Communication

Infection control

Decision making

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification through American Heart Association

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Your work makes a difference—every patient, every day. At LCMC Health, we believe in delivering care with heart. As an Orthopedic Technician, you’ll play an essential role in helping patients heal, regain mobility, and get back to the moments that matter most. You’ll work alongside a dedicated care team in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your skills—and your compassion—truly make an impact.

What You’ll Do

Patient Care & Cast Services

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction devices under the direction of orthopedic providers
• Monitor patients for changes in skin integrity and promptly communicate concerns
• Support patients and families by educating them on care plans for casts, splints, traction, and halo devices
• Help ensure each patient feels informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their treatment

Inpatient Collaboration

• Serve as a resource for nursing staff regarding traction setups, troubleshooting, and potential complications
• Provide patients with clear, written instructions on cast care and prevention of complications
• Assist with patient mobility using Hoyer lifts and support safe transport across care areas
• Partner with lift teams and patient transport teams to ensure safe, coordinated care

Environment & Equipment

• Maintain appropriate supply levels and ensure the cast room is clean, organized, and ready
• Clean and care for equipment following proper infection control protocols

Operational Support

• Accurately charge for supplies and equipment used
• Provide support in the operating room alongside orthopedic surgeons when needed

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of orthopedic experience in a clinical or hospital setting preferred OR two years of related experience in lieu of formal education
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Clear and compassionate communication skills
• Clinical training background such as nursing assistant, corpsman, or EMT experience
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
• Strong prioritization skills when managing multiple responsibilities
• Knowledge of sterilization, safety, and infection prevention protocols

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go‑to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.