Orthopedic Technician Part Time

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Technician for a part-time role at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. This position requires effective communication with patients and medical staff, along with the maintenance of orthopedic equipment.

Key responsibilities include providing direct patient care, assisting physicians in procedures, and ensuring equipment is in proper working order. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification upon hire.

Join a top-ranked healthcare provider committed to quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.
• Maintain orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Assist physicians in orthopedic procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Orthopedic equipment

Casting tools

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Orthopedic Technician to join our team. This role will be Part-Time (20 hours/week), Day Shift, Monday-Friday (varying 2 days, 10-hour shifts), 8:30am – 7:00 pm

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

The Orthopedic Technician communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts. Completes administrative and other responsibilities in support of the facility as assigned by the supervisor. Demonstrates and provides expertise to the professional staff in the care/management of patients, as directed by physicians and/or requested by staff. Maintains Orthopedic equipment and supplies inventory by ensuring that equipment is kept clean, in proper working order and that supplies are maintained at appropriate par levels. Provides direct patient care and documents care under the direction of physicians for inpatients/outpatients.

Maintains an Orthopedic Technician log of equipment dispersed and charges entered. Responds to requests promptly and gives an estimated time regarding when the intervention will occur.

Showcases the ability to apply sequential compression devices, arterial-venous impulses, continuous passive motion machines, overbed frames, and other orthopedic patient equipment as directed by physicians.

Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians in Orthopedic procedures according to facility needs (e.g. halo application and/or adjustment, casting, external fixators, inserting skeletal pins).

Demonstrates the ability to fit and adjust braces and other orthopedic supplies (e.g. knee range of motion brace, cervical collar, Lenard boot, etc.) as directed by the needs of the facility.

Develops/maintains a listing of all orthopedic equipment, supplies, appliances, and devices used within the area of responsibility.

Provides patient care as directed by the physician and per the needs of the facility (e.g. crutch walk training, basic foot care, removal of pins, and simple hardware).

Utilizes an ability to assemble, apply, and maintain traction in addition to applying casts and assisting physicians in the application of casts.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School or GED
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 682591
• Job Category Rehabilitation Services
• Locations Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (On-site)