Orthopedic Tech: Casts, Braces & Patient Care Pro

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dignity Health Medical Group as an Orthopedic Tech in Phoenix, AZ, assisting orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces to support patient recovery and comfort. You will prepare patients, educate on device care, and document interactions while maintaining equipment and ensuring safety during applications and removals.

The role requires orthopedic anatomy knowledge, aseptic techniques, device application skills, and BLS certification; preferred: EMR experience and bilingual

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Medical Assistant Program completion.
• Six months related experience as an Orthopedic Tech casting, splinting and bracing.
• Demonstrated experience with computer programs utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols.
• Monitors and records patient vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL's I&O activity and blood glucose readings per RN instructions, hospital protocols, and standards of care.

Skills

Orthopedic anatomy knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Device application skills

Computer programs for scheduling/check

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Medical Assistant Program

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join Dignity Health Medical Group as an Orthopedic Tech in Phoenix, AZ, assisting orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces to support patient recovery and comfort. You will prepare patients, educate on device care, and document interactions while maintaining equipment and ensuring safety during applications and removals.

The role requires orthopedic anatomy knowledge, aseptic techniques, device application skills, and BLS certification; preferred: EMR experience and bilingual