Athletic Trainer/Ortho Tech

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 50780

Under the general supervision of clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologistprovides professional health care and clinical support services within the orthopedic trauma practice. This role serves as a liaison between providers and patients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities include performing advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting, plaster splinting, and assisting in both outpatient and inpatient (hospital and operating room) settings. Additional duties involve wound care management, including pin removal, staple and suture removal, wound vacuum management, and dressing changes. The role also includes fitting and educating patientson the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

The Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist works in a dynamic, fast-paced "cast room" environment that requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and an unbiased, professional approach to patient care.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist provides professional health care and clinical support services within the orthopedic trauma practice. This role serves as a liaison between providers and patients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities include performing advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting, plaster splinting, and assisting in both outpatient and inpatient (hospital and operating room) settings. Additional duties involve wound care management, including pin removal, staple and suture removal, wound vacuum management, and dressing changes. The role also includes fitting and educating patients on the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

The Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist works in a dynamic, fast-paced "cast room" environment that requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and an unbiased, professional approach to patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training required (graduation from CAATE accredited program). Master's degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Athletic Trainer required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. BOC certification. NBCOT certification (eligible or application in process). Casting certification required or needs to obtain within six months of start date.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

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