Orthopedic Technician DMC Sports Medicine Farmington Hills

Summary Under supervision/direction of a physician, performs specialized technical work involving orthopedic care of patients. Some supervisory and administrative duties. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: College graduate. Experience Required: Good oral and written communication skills in the English language. Ability to make safe decisions and work independently. Thorough knowledge of orthopedic traction, bracing and casting procedures along with orthotic and prosthetic devices. Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another. Understanding of proper application of aseptic technique in dressing change and setting surgical fields. Preferred: 2 years as Orthopedic Technician Certifications Required: Certified by National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology. CPR certified. Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.