Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics

Agence PROvidence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Foundation in Eureka, CA seeks an Orthopedic Technician to assist the orthopedic physician with casts and limb stability, wound care, and patient education within licensure limits. You will work under the Back Office Lead/Medical Office Manager in a patient-centered setting.

The role requires an accredited orthopedic technical training program, BLS within 30 days of hire, and at least 1 year of hospital/clinic orthopedic experience. NBCOT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited orthopedic technical training program.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• At least one (1) year full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthopedic physician in providing casts and/or limb stability.
• Provide wound care and general nursing care within certification/licensure limits.
• Deliver patient education and support to promote health and recovery.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Wound care

Nursing assistance

Patient education

Education

Orthopedic technician program accreditation

BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Back Office Lead/Medical Office Manager, the Orthopedic Technician will assist the orthopedic physician in providing casts and/or limb stability, wound care, general patient education, and general nursing care to the maximum extent allowed by their certification and/or licensure.

Why Join Providence?

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of an accredited orthopedic technical training program.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• At least one (1) year full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopedic patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: NBCOT certification

Benefits

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Work and Compensation

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $26.30 - $40.25

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Additional Context

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.