Orthopedic Technician: Casts, Splints & Patient Care

Mercy Co; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Co in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to assist orthopedic surgeons under their direction. This role requires a High School diploma or GED and preferred certification through NACOT.

You will work at Mercy Hospital Southeast Orthopedic Clinic, contribute to patient care, manage casts and splints, and maintain patient records, with a 40-hour work week. Mercy offers benefits like medical, dental and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Eligible for staff privileges at hospitals where orthopedic surgeons work.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and medical terminology.
• Competency in applying casts and splints and surgical technology.
• Ability to keep patients’ films and medical records confidential.

Skills

Staff privileges eligibility

Physiology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Cast and splint application

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Team player

Public image

Task delegation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Co in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to assist orthopedic surgeons under their direction. This role requires a High School diploma or GED and preferred certification through NACOT.

You will work at Mercy Hospital Southeast Orthopedic Clinic, contribute to patient care, manage casts and splints, and maintain patient records, with a 40-hour work week. Mercy offers benefits like medical, dental and retirement plans.