Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Edmond I-35

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to assist physicians in delivering care to orthopedic patients under supervision. The role requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, with experience in casting and splinting.

Preferred qualifications include a post-secondary certificate or associate's degree in orthopedic technology and OTC certification. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years as an orthopedic technician, or OTC certification.
• Eligible for staff privileges and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician/surgeon in rendering care to orthopedic patients.
• Support casting, bracing, wound care, and related procedures.

Skills

Physiology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Casting & splinting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary certificate or associate's degree in orthopedic technology

Tools

Surgical technology

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Orthopedic Technician, while under the supervision of the physician/surgeon assists in rendering care and providing services to the orthopedic patient. The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health individual in the field of orthopedic medicine.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Orthopedic Technician, while under the supervision of the physician/surgeon assists in rendering care and providing services to the orthopedic patient. The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health individual in the field of orthopedic medicine.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as orthopedic technician, unless certified as an OTC by the National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Technologists. Previous physician office experience.
• Other: Eligible for staff privileges at hospitals where physician/surgeons work. Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and medical terminology. Competency in applying casts and splints and surgical technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary certificate or associate's degree as orthopedic technician from a technology program
• Experience: 3+ years of Orthopedic experience including casting, bracing, splinting, suture removal, pin removal, dressing changes and wound care
• Certifications: Certified as an OTC by the National Board of Certification

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.