Orthopedic Technician

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,693,000 - 85,360,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance patient care, including orthopaedic technicians who support diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions. This onsite role involves applying casts, braces, splints, and other devices, and may assist in surgical procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2–3 years in orthopedics, BLS, and OTC preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• No experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) preferred.
• 2–3 years of patient-care experience in orthopedics; 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and apply traction per standard procedures.
• Assist with the application of casts, braces, and prostheses.
• Requisition, store, and dispense supplies as directed.
• Inspect and maintain orthopedic equipment.
• Instruct patients in cast care, exercises, and crutch/cane use; apply dressings.
• May assist in rounds with doctors and fashion devices from materials.

Skills

Orthopedic procedures

Device fitting

Medical terminology

Patient instruction

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the supervision, provides specialized support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions. Assists in the application of casts, braces, splints, and other orthopedic devices, and may also assist in surgical procedures.

Essential Functions

Set up and apply traction in accordance with standard procedures and instructions.

• -Assist with the application of casts, braces, and prostheses.
• Requisition, store, and dispense supplies as directed.
• -Inspect and maintain orthopedic equipment.
• -Instruct selected patients in cast care, simple exercises, and crutch or cane use. Apply sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• -Make splints, slings and foot pieces.
• -May make rounds with doctors of all orthopedic patients and carry out instructions.
• -Cut and fashion devices from metal, plastic, leather and wood using equipment and hand tools.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Orthopaedic Technologist Certification [OTC] - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. preferred

Experience related patient care experience 2-3 years required experience in orthopedics 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - General knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices.
• - Working knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting.
• - Knowledge of medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics use.
• - Communicate effectively when instructing patients in the use and care of orthopedic devices and appliances.
• - Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.
• - Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasions 3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $20.84 - $29.79/Hourly Grade 4

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