Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Office

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life + AD&D

Supplemental Life

Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for our Orthopedic Office in Akron, OH. This is a full-time, dayshift role supporting physicians in orthopedic/sports medicine, including casting, splinting, and DME, with responsibilities in patient and surgical care.

You'll assist in procedures and maintain exam rooms and equipment; a high school diploma is required, with Orthopedic Tech certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred.
• One year PTA/OTA/Exercise Physiology/Medical Assistant experience in lieu of Ortho Tech Certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Population-specific competency: interact respectfully with patients with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in all aspects of an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine office.
• Assist with casting, splinting, DME and general patient and surgical care.
• Assist in procedures and general maintenance of equipment, supplies and exam rooms.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Population-specific care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred

Job description

Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Office

Summa Health Medical Group

1 Park West Blvd

Akron, OH 44320

Full-Time Days / Monday - Friday Schedule / Benefits Eligible

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Assists physicians in all aspects of an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine medical office. Assisting with casting, splinting, DME (durable medical equipment) and general patient and surgical care. Assists in procedure and general maintenance of equipment, supplies and exam rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education Required: a. High school diploma or equivalent b. Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred
• Experience and Training Required: a. One year PTA, OTA, Exercise Physiology, Medical Assistant (with Orthopedic/Sports Medicine experience) in lieu of Ortho Tech Certification.
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: a. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology b. Knowledge of medical terminology c. Basic computer skill d. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Level of Physical Demands: a. Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously. b. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time c. Must be able to bend, stoop and lift d. Must have the dexterity to use clinical instruments and equipment e. Must have dexterity to operate basic office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$21.54/hr - $25.86/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay