Orthopedic Tech II, Orthopedics - Main Campus

Orthopedic Tech II, Orthopedics - Main Campus

This position is responsible for performing Ortho Tech/DME duties independently with minimal guidance. Duties consist of applying and removing casts/splints, measuring for DME and applying DME braces, operating a cast saw and assisting providers with staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care and traction in both the ambulatory clinic and operating room setting.

What You Will Do:

• Displays commitment to UH Essential Behaviors, the UH mission, employee engagement and other system-wide service excellence initiatives
• Applies and removes casts and splints consisting of different material and structure according to physician order
• Measures for fit and application of durable medical according to physician order and manufacturer instructions
• Educates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices and casts
• Provides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in operating room
• Provides age specific care to patients from neonates through elderly
• Performs other patient care duties within the practice as assigned including staple removal, suture removal, dressing changes, complex wound care, and traction independently
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Takes lead among team for complex cases
• Makes self available for consultation with less experience peers and offers directions within scope of knowledge
• Knowledgeable in the application, maintenance, and / or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient care

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Work Experience: 2+ years years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology. (Required proficiency)
• Understanding of purpose and goals of orthopedic treatments and devices. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions. (Required proficiency)
• Displays the ability to work in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Able to multi-task and work independently (Required proficiency)
• Ability to use and document in electronic health record (Required proficiency)
• Familiar with operation of standard office equipment. Ability to apply casts, braces, splints, and traction. (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands:

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements: 20% Travel to office locations to support patient care volumes where needed

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106

Job: Technician / Patient Care

Organization: Specialty_Care_UHMSO

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Days

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Remote Work: No

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2026, 12:34:40 PM