Orthopedic Technician - Days - I

Position: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days

Location: Lombard, IL

Full Time: 40 hours / week

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Schedule will vary.

Travel Required: As needed to Elmhurst and other Orthopedic Offices

Greet patients and place in exam room

Perform vital signs

Perform dressing changes

Fit required durable medical equipment (DME)

Cast removal, cast and splint application

Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy

Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems

Educate patients on care

Support physician and office activity 

If there is downtime, you will be doing some responsibilities of an Medical Assistant, such as rooming patients, etc.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred

Certification: Current CPR certification required

Need to have experience casting

Passing the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date

Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with experience casting/ doing responsibilities of an Ortho Tech

One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred

Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence