Orthopedic Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Summary Description
Under direct supervision of qualified orthopedic personnel, and according to established policies and procedures, performs both technical and non-technical duties such as applying traction equipment, applying and removing casts, providing operation room assistance, maintaining equipment, ensuring adequate inventory and/or supplies, and related duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional classes in basic science and anatomy.
• One to two years experience in related patient care activities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary for maintaining productive relationships with medical and nursing staff.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for passing instruments, cutting sutures, and related work .
• Ability to stand and walk while performing daily rounds at least 80%25 of the time.
• Ability to reach, bend push, pull and lift while applying/adjusting orthopedic equipment and providing assistance to patients.

Responsibilities

• applying traction equipment
• applying and removing casts
• providing operation room assistance
• maintaining equipment
• ensuring adequate inventory and/or supplies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED