Orthopedic Technician

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider.

The role offers daytime hours, a Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm schedule, and no weekend shifts. Responsibilities include applying casts, assisting with braces, educating patients and families, documenting in medical records, and supporting surgical procedures in the procedure room.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of work experience.
• One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience.
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes splints and casts.
• Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen.
• Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.
• Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.
• Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.
• Documents events in the patient's medical record and maintains confidentiality.
• Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.
• Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for education and referrals.
• Assists with surgical procedures in the procedure room.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced care environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with clinical teams will help create safer, smoother care experience. If you enjoy interacting with patients and want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.

Department

Orthopedic Technician - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, no weekends.

Job Summary

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Applies and removes splints and casts.
• Repairs, maintains and adjusts casting material during treatment regimen as necessary for patient safety and comfort.
• Assesses cast material needs and application techniques for patients.
• Measures and fits patients for hinged braces, orders appliances and documents measurements and results.
• Provides patient and family education regarding cast/splint application, care and removal.
• Documents events in the patient's medical record (blood pressures, etc.). Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient's medical record.
• Provides escort for orthopedic patients within clinic when necessary.
• Participates in telephone screening of cast patients for cast education, referral to nurse, physician and appointment desk.
• Assists with surgical procedures done in the procedure room.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• One additional year of training and one year relevant orthopedic experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

2050000010 ACC Main

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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