Orthopedic Tech: Casts, Braces & Patient Education

International SOS Government Medical Services; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support orthopedic care in a military healthcare environment. You will prepare and apply casts, splints, braces, and other devices, assist with wound care, and help patients understand how to use and care for their equipment.

You will work with physicians and nurses in a full-time schedule, with nine-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including an unpaid 1-hour lunch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of related experience in an accredited hospital within the past 24 months.
• Current national certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals or the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
• Knowledge of patient privacy and advocacy, HIPAA, and clinical practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit and apply casts, splints, braces, crutches, and other orthopedic appliances and soft goods.
• Assist physicians and nurses with wound care, procedures, and dressing changes.
• Educate patients on cast and traction care and safe use of orthopedic devices.
• Maintain clean, organized cast and supply areas and coordinate equipment needs.
• Support clinic information systems and data-collection activities while protecting patient privacy.
• Follow clinical safety, quality, and emergency procedures and stay current with orthopedics practices.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Patient education

Cast application

Wound care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ortho certification (ASOP or NBOT)

BLS certification

Job description

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support orthopedic care in a military healthcare environment. You will prepare and apply casts, splints, braces, and other devices, assist with wound care, and help patients understand how to use and care for their equipment.

You will work with physicians and nurses in a full-time schedule, with nine-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including an unpaid 1-hour lunch.