ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN I - SURGERY

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative care. The role emphasizes maintaining a sterile environment before and during surgery and applying standards and protocols to support high-quality outcomes.

The position requires high school completion, BLS within 90 days, and relevant registration/certification, with 1-2 years of perioperative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Required Registration/License/Certification.
• Preferred Experience includes 1-2 years perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered care in the perioperative suite.
• Maintain a sterile environment before and during the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrate knowledge and teamwork to support improved care and outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Organization

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

Position Summary

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient centered care in the perioperative suite by maintaining a sterile environment before and during the surgical procedure. The Orthopedic Technician will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors to maintain a consistent level of practice. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development through teamwork training and continuing education.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Preferred Education
• N/A
• Preferred Experience
• 1-2 years perioperative experience
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification