Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Grand Blanc
Job Title: Ortho Technician
Location: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital – Grand Blanc, MI
Department: Orthopedics
Status: Full-Time | Day Shift
General Summary:
Performs patient care and orthopedic procedures in assigned area under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The Ortho Technician supports the orthopedic team by assisting with treatments, applying casts and splints, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with treatments requiring plaster casts and/or surgical procedures involving fractures as ordered by a physician.
Sets up and applies medical devices related to orthopedics, including splints, braces, and traction equipment.
Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in orthopedic conditions to staff.
Maintains current knowledge of orthopedic policies and procedures through training, testing, and skills labs.
Ensures patient comfort and safety while maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
Experience/Education Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
At least six (6) months of previous clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technician required.
Casting and splinting experience preferred.
Certifications/Licensures Required:
Current Heart Saver Certification required.
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of orthopedic anatomy, casting, and splinting techniques.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Detail-oriented and committed to patient safety and quality care.
Why Henry Ford Health:
At Henry Ford Health, we are dedicated to improving lives through excellence in care, innovation, and teamwork. Join our Orthopedics team and make a meaningful difference in helping patients recover mobility and function.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.