Top 21 Orthopedic technician Jobs in Houston, Tx

Senior Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics (Clear Lake)
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Hospital
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
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Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics (19. 99 Hours or Less, Non-Benefit Bearing)
UTMB Health —League City, TX
- Vital signs
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Multimodality Rad Tech FT Days
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Radiology
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Patient Care Technician
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- No travel
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Patient Care Tech PRN
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
- PRN
- No experience needed
- No travel
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Patient Care Technician - Surgical Urology & Orthopedics
MD Anderson —Houston, TX
- $18.27 - $27.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Vital signs
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
1d
Toxicology Laboratory Technician
Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics —Stafford, TX
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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DME Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Advanced Orthopaedics, a division of Ortho LoneStat —Houston, TX
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Medical office experience
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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Floor Technician
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics
UTMB Health —League City, TX
- Monday to Friday
- Vital signs
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Surgical Tech Extern PRN
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
- PRN
- Surgery
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Medical Flex Tech
Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Advanced Orthopaedics, a division of Ortho LoneStat —Houston, TX
- $11 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Senior Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics (Clear Lake)

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Qualifications

Health insurance authorizations
Customer communication
Writing skills
BLS Certification
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
English
High school diploma or GED
Patient interaction
Orthopedics

Full Job Description

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Orthopedic Technician position is responsible for assisting physicians and professional nursing personnel applying splints, fiberglass, plaster and custom molding casts. This position exhibits proficiency in application/removal of traction, splints, fiberglass casts, custom orthotic molding and fitting and plaster casts as directed by physician orders. The Sr Orthopedic Technician position educates patients in proper care of casts/splints/dressings/wound care. This position assists in the Imaging department, when needed, to develop film and escort patients to and from exam rooms.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience as orthopedic technician
One year experience in casting/bracing

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ROT - Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ASOP) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals_PSV

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Knowledgeable of Advanced Beneficiary Notices, insurance and authorizations
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills (written and verbal communication, ability to deal with challenging situations, etc.)
Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Displays strong time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and credibility with all on the healthcare team, serving as primary point of contact for plasters, splints and traction with physicians and nursing staff, by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Role models therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team on collaboration. Problem-solves, assists other techs, managing several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
Initiates contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists physicians with reduction of fractures/traction.
Provides education to patients in proper care of casts, splints, dressings and wound care. Ensures understanding and reeducates as appropriate.
Assists in Radiology department when needed to develop film and escort patients to and from exam rooms.
Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Exhibits proficiency in application/removal of traction, splints, fiberglass casts, custom orthotic molding and fitting and plaster casts as directed by physician orders.
Accurately measures patients for custom & off the shelf braces.
Cleans/sterilizes instruments used in cast room according to safety standards and protocols.
Initiates opportunities for process improvement, providing recommendations impacting quality and safety targets, and collaborating with the interprofessional team. Contributes towards meeting department targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Uses knowledge as to which DME braces require authorization and assists in obtaining authorization when needed. Utilizes medical record documentation system to complete estimates, as appropriate. Ensures accurate patient charges and charts treatment in appropriate patient record.
Maintain proper inventory for cast room materials. Orders supplies and evaluates new products and devices for possible future use. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Applies willingness to learn new acceptable casting and bracing techniques as they are introduced, to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience as orthopedic technician
One year experience in casting/bracing

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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orthopedic technician jobs in houston, tx

Senior Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics (Clear Lake)

Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics (19. 99 Hours or Less, Non-Benefit Bearing)

Multimodality Rad Tech FT Days

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Tech PRN

Patient Care Technician - Surgical Urology & Orthopedics

Toxicology Laboratory Technician

DME Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Floor Technician

Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics

Surgical Tech Extern PRN

Medical Flex Tech

Rehabilitation Technician- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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