Orthopedic Technician - Days - I

Endeavor Health; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 309,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Growth and Development

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Lombard, IL is seeking an Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days to join our team. This full-time role involves greeting patients, taking vitals, assisting with casts, fitting DME, and supporting physicians in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

You will participate in casting procedures under fluoroscopy, educate patients, and handle some Medical Assistant duties during downtime. Requirements include high school diploma, CPR, and prior casting experience; one year in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience casting in orthopedics or related setting preferred.
• Pass the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire.
• Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with casting responsibilities.
• One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred.
• Evidence of leadership, problem-solving, communication, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and place in exam room.
• Perform vital signs.
• Perform dressing changes.
• Fit required durable medical equipment (DME).
• Cast removal, cast and splint application.
• Assist with casting procedures under fluoroscopy.
• Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems.
• Educate patients on care.
• Support physician and office activity.
• Downtime duties may include some Medical Assistant responsibilities such as rooming patients.

Skills

Casting experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Leadership qualities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited MA program (preferred)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$22.14 - $33.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days

• Location: Lombard, IL

• Full Time: 40 hours / week

• Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Schedule will vary.

• Travel Required: As needed to Elmhurst and other Orthopedic Offices

What you will do:

• Greet patients and place in exam room

• Perform vital signs

• Perform dressing changes

• Fit required durable medical equipment (DME)

• Cast removal, cast and splint application

• Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy

• Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems

• Educate patients on care

• Support physician and office activity

• If there is downtime, you will be doing some responsibilities of an Medical Assistant, such as rooming patients, etc.

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred

• Certification: Current CPR certification required

• Need to have experience casting

• Passing the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date

• Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with experience casting/ doing responsibilities of an Ortho Tech

• One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred

• Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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