Orthopedic Technician: Traction & Casting Specialist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support physician teams in specialized orthopedic care. You will perform technical tasks under supervision and may take on supervisory or administrative duties as needed.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent with CPR certification; preferred: college graduate and two years of orthopedic technician experience. Strong English communication and aseptic technique are essential.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: College graduate.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to make safe decisions and work independently.
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic traction, bracing and casting procedures with orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Ability to describe orthopedic conditions based on anatomy and relationships.
• Understanding aseptic technique in dressing changes and setting surgical fields.
• Preferred: 2 years as Orthopedic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs specialized orthopedic technical work for patient care.
• Some supervisory and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Ortho care knowledge

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Aseptic technique

Orthopedic device knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support physician teams in specialized orthopedic care. You will perform technical tasks under supervision and may take on supervisory or administrative duties as needed.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent with CPR certification; preferred: college graduate and two years of orthopedic technician experience. Strong English communication and aseptic technique are essential.