Orthopedic Technologist: Hands-On Care & OR Support

Elliot Health System; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

Elliot Orthopaedics, a department of Elliot Health System, seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to support the orthopedic team in Stratham with direct and indirect patient care, equipment management and room turnover.

Primary location is Stratham, but you may train and cover for Hooksett and Manchester locations as needed.

This role requires completion of an orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months; experience is preferred and NBCOT/ASOP registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; formal Orthopedic training program completed or ASOP certification within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists or ASOP registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, maintain and remove orthopedic devices per physician orders.
• Instruct patients and families on usage of equipment.
• Assist in orthopaedic room, inpatient units and operating room.
• Take telephone orders within scope and Elliot Hospital policies.
• Assist in applying fracture braces on physician order.
• Support office functions: exam room turnover, data entry, scheduling and insurance certifications.
• Collaborate with medical staff and administration to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Orthopedic patient care

Team collaboration

Patient instruction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic training program

ASOP certification

NBCOT/ASOP registration

Job description

Elliot Orthopaedics, a department of Elliot Health System, seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to support the orthopedic team in Stratham with direct and indirect patient care, equipment management and room turnover.

Primary location is Stratham, but you may train and cover for Hooksett and Manchester locations as needed.

This role requires completion of an orthopedic training program or ASOP certification within 3 months; experience is preferred and NBCOT/ASOP registration is a plus.