Orthopedic Technologist - Casts, Braces & Patient Care

SolutionHealth; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing student loan paydown

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off accrual

Job summary

SolutionHealth in Nashua, NH is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist to support orthopedic and sports medicine providers by applying and removing casts, educating patients on injury care, and maintaining orthopedic equipment. You will assist with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement within the practice.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and EMR systems, with preferred two years of experience and familiarity with DME supplies.

Qualifications

• Two years of Orthopedic Technician experience preferred; DME familiarity beneficial.
• Completion of a 2-year college or technical training program.
• Certified or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury care and crutch/walker use.
• Adjust and maintain traction equipment and orthopedic tools.
• Support orthopedic physicians, surgeons, and sports medicine providers during patient care.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, radiology, and other departments.
• Document patient interactions in the EMR.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Cast application/removal

Patient education

Collaboration with physicians

Time management

EMR familiarity

DME familiarity

Education

Two-year college or technical training program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

SolutionHealth in Nashua, NH is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist to support orthopedic and sports medicine providers by applying and removing casts, educating patients on injury care, and maintaining orthopedic equipment. You will assist with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement within the practice.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and EMR systems, with preferred two years of experience and familiarity with DME supplies.