Orthopedic Technician - Huntersville

OrthoCarolina; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Huntersville is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to manage casts, splints, and related immobilization devices under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include aseptic dressing, room upkeep, and assisting with DME per policy. Ideal candidates bring two years in orthopedics and hold CMA/RMA/ATC/EMT or Orthopedic Tech Certification, joining a team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in orthopedics with experience in casting/splints; CMA/RMA/ATC/EMT preferred.
• Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Applying, removing, and assessing the need for changes of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices under physician/provider direction.
• Perform aseptic dressing changes and assist in setting up sterile fields.
• Maintain patient care environment including orders, stock and cleaning of rooms; assist in sterilization of instruments in autoclave.
• Maintain cleanliness of cast room and supplies; restock as needed.
• Prepare for pin removal from patients and provide pin care instructions.
• Educate patients and families on proper use and care of orthotic devices.

Skills

Anatomy

Medical Terminology

Orthopedic Casting

Orthopedics

Physiology

Splints

Surgical Preparation

Wound Care

Education

CMA/RMA/ATC or EMT with casting/splints experience

Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We are currently searching for an Orthopedic Technician at our OrthoCarolina Huntersville office location. The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients. The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider.
• Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.
• Maintains patient care environment including orders; receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave.
• Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.
• Prepares for pin removal from patients.
• Provides pin care and provides the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.

Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in orthopedics, highly preferred CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Orthopedic Casting, Orthopedics, Physiology, Splints, Surgical Preparation, Wound Care Education Certifications Language Work Experience

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