Orthopedic Technician

at NorthShore University Health System in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Orthopedic Technician, Department of Orthopedics

Position Highlights:

Position: Orthopedic Technician

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating hours between 7:00am - 7:00pm, in addition to rotating Saturdays

Travel: to other medical group offices in Lake County as needed

What you will do:

Greet patients and place in exam room

Perform vital signs

Perform dressing changes

Fit required durable medical equipment (DME)

Cast removal, cast and splint application

Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy

Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems

Educate patients on care

Support physician and office activity

What you will need:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred

Certification: Current CPR certification required, passing the Registered Orthopaedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date

Experience: One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred

Skills: Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.