Orthopedic Technician - Tampa, FL

Job Title : Orthopedic Technician

Location : 3250 Zemke Avenue, Building 1078, MacDill Air Force Base, FL 33621

Alternate Location : 9210 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

Tentative Start Date : January 1, 2026

Number of FTEs Required : 3

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 0700 1600 or 0730 1630 (9-hour shift including a 1-hour unpaid lunch).

Qualifications :

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Completion of a formal Orthopedic Technician training program preferred.
• Experience :

Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Orthopedic Technician within the last 3 years in a hospital or clinic setting.

• Experience performing orthopedic support functions such as applying and removing casts, splints, traction devices, and braces.
• Prior experience assisting orthopedic physicians or surgeons in clinical or surgical settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and orthopedic supply management.
• License / Certification :

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or American Red Cross is required.

• Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist (OTC) by ASOP, NBCOT, or equivalent.

Responsibilities :

• Assist orthopedic physicians in examining and treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
• Apply, adjust, and remove various types of orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and traction devices in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Monitor patients for signs of impaired circulation, pressure areas, or complications related to immobilization devices, reporting findings promptly.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on the proper care and use of orthopedic appliances, splints, and casts.
• Assist with dressing changes, wound care, and suture removal when required.
• Perform front-desk duties as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, and coordinating patient flow.
• Schedule and confirm pre-operative and post-operative appointments; coordinate with radiology and surgery departments for imaging and surgical scheduling.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient documentation, including scanning and uploading records into the electronic medical record system (AHLTA or MHS GENESIS).
• Maintain orthopedic supply inventory, ensuring all materials and equipment are properly cleaned, stocked, and serviceable.
• Assemble and prepare surgical equipment and orthopedic trays for procedures as directed.
• Prepare surgical packets and documentation for joint cases, cancellations, or rescheduled cases.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure pre-operative testing and imaging are completed.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards, HIPAA, and safety protocols.
• Participate in competency-based training and maintain documentation of annual skill validation.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts within the orthopedic department.

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