Orthopedic Technician

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopedic Technician at the Trauma Follow-Up Clinic provides orthopedic support care and assists with outpatient trauma and orthopedic procedures, including applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other devices. They also perform specialized wound and skin care.

This role supports physicians and clinical staff through patient care coordination, patient education, phone triage, scheduling support, and clinical documentation, while delivering excellent customer service and upholding

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited trade school with a diploma as an Orthopedic Technician.
• Six months experience as an Orthopedic Technician in a similar setting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
• Perform specialized wound and skin care services.
• Support physicians and clinical staff through patient care coordination.
• Assist with phone triage, scheduling support, and clinical documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Scheduling support

Phone triage

Education

Orthopedic Technician diploma

Job description

The Orthopedic Technician contributes to the clinical and operational services of the Trauma Follow-Up Clinic by providing orthopedic support care and assisting with outpatient trauma and orthopedic procedures. Responsibilities include the application and removal of casts, splints, braces, and other trauma and orthopedic devices, as well as specialized wound and skin care services. The Orthopedic Technician supports physicians and clinical staff through patient care coordination, patient education, phone triage, scheduling support, and clinical documentation. This role demonstrates excellent customer service and consistently supports the mission, values, policies, and protocols of University Health.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited trade school with a diploma as an Orthopedic Technician or six months experience as an Orthopedic Technician in a similar setting is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.