Orthopedic Technician

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer""

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Providence Medical Partners, within El Paso Physician Network, seeks an Orthopedic Technician to perform specialized orthopedic care under physician supervision. The role includes assisting with traction, bracing, and casting, and maintaining aseptic technique in dressing changes and surgical prep.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and certification by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology. Two years of orthopedic technician experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• College degree is preferred.
• Two years of Orthopedic Technician experience is preferred.
• CPR certification and national board certification in Orthopedic Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform specialized orthopedic care for patients.
• Assist with traction, bracing, casting, and orthotic devices; apply and adjust equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique during dressing changes and surgical field setup.

Skills

English communication

Decision making

Orthopedic procedures

Anatomy knowledge

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Orthopedic equipment

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under supervision/direction of a physician, performs specialized technical work involving orthopedic care of patients. Some supervisory and administrative duties.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: College graduate.

Experience

• Required: Good oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to make safe decisions and work independently.
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic traction, bracing and casting procedures along with orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.
• Understanding of proper application of aseptic technique in dressing change and setting surgical fields.
• Preferred: 2 years as Orthopedic Technician

Certifications

Required: Certified by National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology. CPR certified.

Organization Description

Providence Medical Partners, within El Paso Physician Network, provides primary and specialty healthcare services you can trust through an experienced team of medical professionals. Our distinguished network of providers offers high quality care with compassion for all ages and always strives to exceed your expectations.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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