Orthopedic Tech (Full Time, Day shift)
Orthopedic Tech (Full Time, Day shift)
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21-08-2025
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Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Applies adjusts and removes all common orthopedic devices.
- Assists physicians and performs patient care activities as scheduled or as needed.
- Cleans equipment after each use and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Completes assigned patients rounds in a timely manner.
- Completes program-related documentation according to departmental guidelines.
- Apply modify and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
- Exhibits aseptic techniques in dressing change removal of sutures or staples and setting up surgical fields and functional application of skin and skeletal traction.
- Enters charges required patient information and other data into the computer in an accurate and timely manner according to departmental guidelines.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and reporting relationships with the Chief Orthopedic Technologist.
- Interprets with guidance and supervision simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
- Performs in an operating room environment under the direct supervision of a surgeon.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Certified by NAOT or eligible for certification highly preferred.
- CPR: HeartSaver highly preferred.
- Completed orthopedic technologist training preferred.
- Ability to apply casts with appropriate molding as per standard protocol or as directed by Practitioner.
- Ability to apply the following: clubfoot cast shoulder spica hip spica etc.
- Ability to apply/set up skeletal/skin traction.
- Ability to organize and prioritize routines to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to problem solves to adapt standard procedures to the individual clients needs.
- Interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families and co-workers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Knowledge of cast wedging as directed by practitioner.
(EOE DFW)
2/9/16
Job Summary
Performs surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures under the direction of the Leader or Physician.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Previous work experience in a hospital clinic or medical office providing direct orthopedic technology care to patients (OR) completion of Technical Orthopedic Technologist program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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