Orthopedic Technician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health’s Trauma Follow-Up Clinic in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support clinical and operational services, including the application and removal of casts, splints, braces, and other trauma/orthopedic devices, as well as specialized wound and skin care.

The role assists physicians and clinical staff with patient care coordination, patient education, phone triage, scheduling support, and clinical documentation, while delivering excellent customer service in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other trauma/orthopedic devices.
• Provide specialized wound and skin care services as needed.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and clinical staff; support scheduling and phone triage.
• Document clinical activities and ensure accurate medical records.
• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold University Health policies.

Skills

Cast application/removal

Patient education

Phone triage

Scheduling support

Clinical documentation

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.