Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedic Hooksett - Full Time

SolutionHealth; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance (short and long)

Life insurance

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Orthopedic Technologist at Elliot Health System supports the delivery of orthopedic care in Hooksett, NH, with coverage for Stratham and Manchester locations as needed. The role runs M-F, 8 am–5 pm, integrating with a broader care team.

Requires orthopedic training or NBCOT/ASOP certification; clinical experience preferred. Training and collaboration across departments ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic equipment handling and maintenance
• Patient and family instruction on devices and appliances
• Team-based care with medical staff
• Compliance with orders and policies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect orthopedic care per orders, applying equipment.
• Instruct patients and families on device use.
• Assist in orthopaedic room, units, and OR.
• Accept physician orders per policy; verbal orders only in emergencies.
• Apply fracture braces on physician order.
• Assist in office daily functions: exam room turnover, data entry, scheduling, pre-certifications.
• Collaborate with staff and administration to support patient care.

Skills

Orthopedic equipment handling

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical procedures support

Education

High School diploma

Formal orthopedic training or ASOP certification

NBCOT/ASOP preferred

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

*Primary Location is Hooksett but expect to train/cover for low census Stratham and Manchester Locations*.

About Us

At Elliot Orthopaedics, a Department of Elliot Hospital, we offer expert, personal and individualized care in the diagnosis and treatment of all orthopaedic conditions including sports injuries, trauma care, joint replacement surgery and most musculoskeletal conditions. Together with physical therapy and primary care doctors, we quickly and effectively treat the patient’s condition as part of an integrated healthcare team. Our goal is to help our patients to ‘Live Better.’

Position Summary: M - F 8 am - 5 pm

The Orthopedic Technologist is a trained member of the orthopedic team who works with all health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• In conformance with the medical staff’s written orders, provides direct and indirect individualized skilled technical orthopedic care to patients by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing specified orthopedic equipment, devices, and appliances.
• Instructs patients and their families regarding utilization of orthopaedic equipment, devices and appliances.
• Directly assists medical staff in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units and/or operating room.
• Accepts telephone orders from the appropriate physician within the scope of his/her responsibility and in adherence to Elliot Hospital policies and procedures. Accepts verbal order only in emergency situations.
• Applies fracture braces on the written order of the physician.
• Assists in daily functions of the office including but not limited to exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance per-certifications.
• Works effectively with the medical staff, office staff, and administration. Supports a team approach to patient care, working directly with patients and families and maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal Orthopedic training program required, or equivalent certification (ASOP) must be obtained within 3 months.
• Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or registered by the American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

Work Shift:

Days

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.