Orthopedic Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Orthopedic
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. No call, weekends or holidays.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s
• Location: Birmingham, AL
  Orthopedic Tech certification preferred

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Perform patient care and orthopedic procedures in assigned area.

• Assist with treatments requiring plaster casts and/or surgical procedures involving fractures as ordered by a physician.
• Set up and apply medical devices related to orthopedics.
• Report abnormal assessment findings or changes in orthopedic conditions to staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic policies/procedures through training, testing, and skills labs.