Orthopedic Technician

Overview

Novant Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician. The Orthopedic Technician is responsible and accountable for providing patient care under the guidance and supervision of licensed personnel, and the delivery of orthopedic and surgical services following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. College coursework in anatomy and physiology, preferred.

• Experience: One year of previous orthopedic technologist experience, preferred. One year of healthcare experience, preferred.

• Licensure/certification/registration: National Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, preferred.

• Additional skills required:

• Cast application and removal.

• Setting up and removal of traction.

• Suture removal.

• Pin extraction (Knee, Elbow, Ankle, Pavlik Harness, Bebax Shoes).

• Wound cleansing and dressing application.

• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.

• Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.

• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".