Orthopedic Technician jobs in Tennessee

Nashville General Hospital is hiring an Orthopedic Tech for full-time!

The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for assisting physicians and team with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs. Applies casts, splints and other orthopedic devices.

As an_ Orthopedic Tech,_ you will:

• Applies and removes casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices
• Conducts patient and family education regarding orthopedic appliances
• Teaches medical students and residents’ application of casts, splints and otherh orthopedic devices
• Assists RN in coordinating patient flow and rooming patients
• Obtain age-appropriate vital signs upon admission
• Documents patient care per established clinic policy and procedure

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Two years experience in healthcare setting (Orthopedic skills preferred)
• Orthopedic Technician Certification required
• BLS Required upon hire

About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high-quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Orthopedic Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person