Orthopedic Tech: Casts, Braces & Care

Duke University Health System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Technologist at Duke Health works with the orthopaedic team to support patient care and assist with a range of orthopaedic procedures. This role emphasizes casting, immobilization, and coordination of patient care within the Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon unit in Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities include assisting in clinical care, applying devices, taking patient measurements, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Casting experience and orthopaedic experience preferred.
• Ability to describe orthopaedic conditions and use aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with casting procedures and dressings.
• Under physician direction, support clinical care including mobilization devices and measurements.
• Apply braces, prosthetics, orthotics, canes, crutches, and adjust external fixators or frames.

Skills

Casting procedures experience

Orthopaedic setting experience

Patient care coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

The Orthopaedic Technologist at Duke Health works with the orthopaedic team to support patient care and assist with a range of orthopaedic procedures. This role emphasizes casting, immobilization, and coordination of patient care within the Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon unit in Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities include assisting in clinical care, applying devices, taking patient measurements, and maintaining documentation.