Job Summary
The Orthopedic Technologist provides hands-on support for orthopedic care by applying and removing casts and splints, fitting braces, and carrying out basic wound care. The role also helps patients manage their care and contributes to the practice’s quality improvement and clinical maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
- Apply and remove casts and splints in support of patient treatment.
- Fit patients with braces as needed.
- Provide basic wound care.
- Support patients in managing their own care.
- Take part in the practice’s quality improvement and clinical maintenance processes.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Orthopedic Technologist program or equivalent on-the-job training.
- Experience comparable to that of an Orthopedic Technician or Physician’s Assistant.
Erlanger Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
