Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedic Hooksett - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Hooksett (NH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Competitive pay

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Résumé du poste

Elliot Health System is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist to support our orthopedic team. The role involves applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing orthopedic devices, while coordinating with surgeons, nurses, and therapists to ensure quality patient care.

The position emphasizes direct patient interaction, equipment education for families, and seamless support in OR and inpatient settings. Training opportunities and team-oriented care are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of formal Orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or ASOP certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide orthopedic care using equipment, devices, and appliances per medical orders.
• Instruct patients and families on equipment usage.
• Assist medical staff in orthopaedic room, units, or operating room.
• Accept physician orders within responsibility scope and Elliot Hospital policies.
• Apply fracture braces per physician orders.
• Assist in daily office functions such as exam room turnover, data entry, scheduling, and insurance per-certifications.
• Collaborate with medical staff and administration to support patient care.

Connaissances

Orthopedic care

Patient instruction

Team collaboration

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months

Outils

Clinical orthopedic equipment

Description du poste

*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 Schedule:

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