Orthopedic Technician

Le CYR Consulting; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Le CYR Consulting in Tampa, Florida is looking for an Orthopedic Technician to assist physicians with patient care and orthopedic procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of related experience, and maintain certification from ASOP or NBCOT. Responsibilities include applying orthopedic appliances, managing patient care, and keeping the clinic clean and well-stocked. Join our team and contribute to enhancing patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with additional training or education; one year related experience in health care.
• Maintain national certification by ASOP or NBCOT.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care and applies orthopedic appliances.
• Changes dressings and instructs patients in care.
• Maintains and orders supplies for the clinic.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Wound care

Orthopedic appliance application

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification by ASOP or NBCOT

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent with additional training or education; supplemented with one (1) year of related experience in an accredited health care hospital which results in familiarity with and knowledge of hospital or clinic routines and procedures in orthopedics, including orthopedic trauma service, pediatrics, hand, foot and ankle, sports, and/or spine.
• Certification: Maintain a national certification by American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as an orthopedic technician in an accredited hospital clinical setting.

Core Duties :

• Assists physicians with patient care; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts, and splints.
• Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, and fracture reductions; instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and soft goods room; orders special supplies and/or equipment.
• Coordinates data collection resources for the clinic information systems.
• Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies; performs other duties as assigned.