Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.35 – $36.53. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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Responsible for applying and removing orthopedic appliances including casts, splints and braces. Educations patients on proper care and application of appliances.

Details of the position:

• Coordinates and schedules surgery procedures with physicians, hospital surgery scheduling, managed care, and patient.
• Applies and removes orthopedic appliances including casts, splints, and braces.
• Educates patient on proper care and application.
• Evaluates patients who present problems with casts or splints. Makes appropriate modifications or adjustments.
• May assist physician with pin removal, incision and drainage, setting fractures, joint injections, and other procedures as required and within scope.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Cast room experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of sterile technique and of orthopedic supplies.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
• Preferred: National Board for the Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.

Skills

• Experience with relevant PC applications required including basic skills with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Ability to use office equipment and phone systems. (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.