Orthopedic Technician - Days - I

Hourly Pay Range:

$22.58 - $33.87 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days

Location: Lombard, IL

Full Time: 40 hours / week

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Schedule will vary.

Travel Required: As needed to Elmhurst and other Orthopedic Offices

What you will do:

Greet patients and place in exam room

Perform vital signs

Perform dressing changes

Fit required durable medical equipment (DME)

Cast removal, cast and splint application

Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy

Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems

Educate patients on care

Support physician and office activity

If there is downtime, you will be doing some responsibilities of an Medical Assistant, such as rooming patients, etc.

What you will need:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred

Certification: Current CPR certification required

Need to have experience casting

Passing the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date

Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with experience casting/ doing responsibilities of an Ortho Tech

One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred

Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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