Orthopedic Technician - Full-Time

Vetted Solutions; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) to provide high-quality patient care by assisting with casting, bracing, and orthotics applications per physician orders. You will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to ensure continuity of care and patient education.

In this role you will support brace fitting, manage supply inventory within budget, assist with ambulatory intake and discharge procedures, and help ensure regulatory compliance as part of a team-focused healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification.
• Minimum 2 years as a Certified Medical Assistant or relevant experience with Orthopedic Technician certification.
• Certifications: CMA or Registered Orthopedic Technician, and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Strong knowledge of casting, bracing, and orthotics procedures.
• Ability to assist with patient education, supply management, and teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with casting, bracing, and orthotics applications per physician orders.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to ensure continuity of care and patient education.
• Support ancillary staff with brace fitting, application, and related tasks.
• Assist with ambulatory intake, rooming patients, and discharge procedures.
• Monitor supply inventory within budget and cover staffing shortages as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in Joint Commission preparation and environment readiness.

Skills

Patient education

Supply management

Teamwork in healthcare

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Role:

Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech)

Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with casting, bracing, and orthotics applications per physician orders. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to ensure continuity of care, including patient education and needs assessment. Support ancillary staff with brace fitting, application, and related tasks. Assist with ambulatory intake, rooming patients, and discharge procedures. Monitor and manage supply inventory within budget, and may cover staffing shortages by functioning as a Patient Care Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and participate in joint commission preparation and environment readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification.
• Minimum 2 years as a Certified Medical Assistant or relevant experience with Orthopedic Technician certification.
• Certifications: CMA or Registered Orthopedic Technician, and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Strong knowledge of casting, bracing, and orthotics procedures.
• Ability to assist with patient education, supply management, and teamwork in a healthcare setting.