Orthopedic Tech

**Beautiful location in the White Mountains and the Lakes region**

Shift: 8am-5pm (9 hours per day)

Job Summary:
(Including but not limited to):

- Measures, applies, changes and removes casts, braces and splints for patients.
- Repairs casts.
- Applies and instructs patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
- Removes dressings, sutures and staples.
- Prepares patients for exams and special procedures.
- Identifies and reports changes in patient status to RN and/or MD. Initiates CPR and emergency measures as required.
- Ensures supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.
- Demonstrates accurate and descriptive clinical documentation
- Obtains and documents patient's weight, vital signs and initial information for providers as assigned.
- Conducts initial assessment of patients with orthopedic pathology. Presents case to the physician's assistant, fellow, or attending.
- Assists with sterile prepping for aspirations and injections.
- Removes sutures/staples and provide wound care.

Submission Requirements:

- 3+ years current experience - Required
- MUST be experienced AND comfortable with casting, splints, braces, etc... Cast Technician
- NBCOT or EQUIVALENT NATIONAL Ortho Certification - Strongly Preferred
- **Proficient specialty experience in working with Orthopedic - absolutely required and needed**:

- **Must be certified if MA '**:

- **BLS through AMA**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

- Plymouth, NH (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Plymouth, NH: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person