Orthopedic Technologist: OR & Patient Care, Training

Southern New Hampshire Health; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and/or V

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System's Orthopaedics Department seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to join a dedicated care team in Stratham, NH, with training coverage for Hooksett and Manchester locations. The role supports surgeons and clinicians in applying, adjusting, and removing orthopedic devices, while educating patients and families.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, formal orthopedic training, and prefers NBCOT/ASOP certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a formal Orthopedic training program or equivalent certified within 3 months.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• National Board Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) or ASOP registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect orthopedic care to patients by applying, adjusting, maintaining, and removing orthopedic equipment under medical orders.
• Instruct patients and families on utilization of orthopedic equipment and devices.
• Assist medical staff in orthopaedic rooms, inpatient units, and operating room as needed.
• Accept telephone orders from physicians within scope and Elliot Hospital policies; verbal orders only in emergencies.
• Apply fracture braces on physician-written orders.
• Support daily office functions including exam room turnover, data entry, appointment scheduling and insurance pre-certifications.
• Collaborate with medical staff, office staff and administration to maintain a cooperative team approach to patient care.

Skills

Orthopedic equipment handling

Patient instruction

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Orthopedic training program completion

ASOP/NCOT certification preferred

Tools

Orthopedic braces

Job description

Elliot Health System's Orthopaedics Department seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to join a dedicated care team in Stratham, NH, with training coverage for Hooksett and Manchester locations. The role supports surgeons and clinicians in applying, adjusting, and removing orthopedic devices, while educating patients and families.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, formal orthopedic training, and prefers NBCOT/ASOP certification.