Orthopedic Technician- Mercy Foot and Ankle, Charlotte

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard. Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.

We are currently searching for an Orthopedic Technician at our OrthoCarolina Mercy Foot and Ankle, Charlotte office location.

The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed. Duties include:

Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider. Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.

Provides excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.

Maintains patient care environment including: orders, receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave. Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.

Prepares for pin removal from patients. Provides pin care and provide the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.

A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include:

Competitive salary package

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Home/Auto insurance

Voluntary Accident/Cancer insurance

Voluntary Legal Shield/Identity Theft

Health Advocate – Employee Benefit Resource

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing plan

OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North and South Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We commit to improving the lives of all we serve, by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service. Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits throughout western North Carolina each year.

OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.

Additional requirements as Orthopedic Tech:

Two years’ experience in orthopedics, highly preferred

CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints

Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification

Employee TypeRegular

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CertificationsCertified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists

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