Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedic Stratham - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist to join its orthopedic team at the Stratham location with coverage for Hooksett and Manchester as needed. The role focuses on skilled orthopedic care and patient education as part of an integrated care team.

Primary training will occur in Stratham with potential travel to nearby locations. The position emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses and therapists to support efficient perioperative and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; formal orthopedic training program completed or ASOP cert within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or ASOP registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect orthopedic care by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing orthopedic equipment, devices, and appliances.
• Instructs patients and families on use of orthopedic devices.
• Assists in the orthopaedic room, inpatient units, and operating room.
• Accepts orders from physicians within scope of responsibility and hospital policies.
• Applies fracture braces per physician order.
• Assists with office tasks including exam room turnover, data entry, scheduling, and insurance pre-certifications.
• Works with medical staff and administration in a team-based care approach.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic training program

ASOP certification (within 3 months)

Tools

Orthopedic devices

Job description

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

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.'

About Us

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!