Orthopedic Technician

Overview
Orthopedic Technician - Orthopaedics Office at Summa Health.
Akron, OH 44320.
Full Time / Monday - Friday Schedule / Benefits Eligible.
Responsibilities
Assists physicians in all aspects of an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine medical office.
Assisting with casting, splinting, DME (durable medical equipment) and general patient and surgical care.
Assists in procedure and general maintenance of equipment, supplies and exam rooms.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred
Experience and Training Required: One year PTA, OTA, Exercise Physiology, Medical Assistant (with Orthopedic/Sports Medicine experience) in lieu of Ortho Tech Certification.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; Knowledge of medical terminology; Basic computer skill; Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Level of Physical Demands: Light work; Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently; Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; Must be able to bend, stoop and lift; Dexterity to use clinical instruments and equipment; Dexterity to operate basic office equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Salary: $21.54/hr - $25.86/hr
Benefits
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Education Assistance
Daily Pay
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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