What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORTHOPEDIC TECH - MISSOURI ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE position at MU Health Care?
Shift:Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm
Department: Missouri Orthopedic Institute
Compensation:
* Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a skilled and compassionate Orthopedic Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for hands-on care, ensuring patients receive expert support with casts, splints, and orthopedic bracing. A natural educator and team player, this person will empower patients and families with the knowledge they need while collaborating seamlessly with nurses, physicians, and medical staff. We seek someone who is proactive, organized, and dedicated to maintaining a smooth, efficient clinic experience by managing supplies and keeping spaces patient-ready.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Apply and Remove Casts, Splints, custom casts, or splints, coordinate care and intervene in response to patient's needs.
Assist with fitting and education of orthopedic bracing, ambulatory aids, and
other durable medical equipment.
Document care in patient's medical record.
Maintain inventory of casting supplies and equipment, check expiration dates of supplies, stock and clean clinic and exam rooms as needed.
Provide education regarding casting-related activities to patients and their families, residents, nurses, medical students, and new staff.
Assist with other patient care activities as needed/directed by supervisor and/or manager.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring
department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during
inclement weather will be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo
Salary : $17 - $26
