Orthopedic Technician - PRN

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Ortho Tech to support surgeons in the operating room. This role provides patient care and education, utilizing technical skills to assist the surgical team under supervision.

The Ortho Tech works with patients across ages, ensures equipment is ready, maintains sterile technique, and communicates with team to coordinate care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical orthopedic skills including casting and splinting.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes.
• Experience with medical records and health plans.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively and in circulating duties as directed.
• Prepare and troubleshoot surgical equipment and maintain sterile technique.
• Coordinate care and education for patients across ages.
• Communicate with team to ensure appropriate care and documentation.

Skills

Ortho/Orthopedic support

Anatomy knowledge

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

PRN - Coverage needed during weekdays (Mon-Fri)

Ortho Tech is responsible for supporting our surgeons in the operating room. This position provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position will utilize technical skills to provide assistance to surgeons and other professionals in the operating room. The Patient Coordinator - Ortho Tech interacts with patients and the health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards; participates in surgical procedures on patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics: May assist in circulating duties under the direct supervision of a surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for procedure. Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case, including non-narcotic medications (e.g. Lidocaine).
• Able to operate all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to this specialty area. Responsible for proper care and handling of instrumentation as defined by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection. Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
• Monitors and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to circulating RN and surgeons breaks in technique.
• Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies. Assists in positioning of patients and maintains their safety. Updates and rewrites preference cards as indicated. Communicates changes/needs to inventory coordinator.
• Responds to patient needs quickly and efficiently while adhering to company, physician and/or health facility procedures and policies. Responds to providers and staff needs quickly and efficiently.
• Communicates between team members, attending physicians or clinical associates to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning. Ensures compliance with third party requirements through review of documentation and care coordination of activities.
• Performs splinting and casting on patients as directed by physician or physician assistant.
• Cleans exam rooms and equipment as per OSHA standards. Provides coordinator of health education and referrals to meet the immediate health care needs of patients. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for clinical associate and patients.
• Ensures that providers and staff follow all company policies, procedures and standards to keep providers and staff in compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensure that clinical associate documentation meets internal standards.
• Arrives to work on time, provides appropriate notice when going to be late, and is not excessively or chronically tardy.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 5 years Clinical related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Upon Hire Required or
• Emergency Medical Technician Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Upon Hire Required or
• Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Upon Hire Required and
• Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) Upon Hire Required or
• Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Athletic Trainer Licensed State of Florida with BOC Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Practical Nurse State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Clinical orthopedic skills (e.g., casting, splinting). Knowledge and understanding of medical coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology. Knowledge of health plans, managed care plans.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 8979
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 03:50 PM
• Locations 125 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE PRN (As Needed)
• Work Hours Monday through Friday 8-5