Orthopedic Technician
- Full Time
About the role
Additional Information
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as an Orthopedic Technician!
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Orthopedic Technician
Department
Athletic Medicine & Orthopaedic Services
Center for Athletic Medicine
690 Amsterdam St. Detroit, MI 48202
*Willing to travel to Royal Oak Medical Center
Work Schedule
Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
About the Department
Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with leading healthcare professionals, contribute to patient-centered care, and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for our communities. Our orthopedic department is committed to excellence, providing advanced treatments and personalized care to patients of all ages.
Role Overview
As an Orthopedic Technician, you'll work under the direction of physicians to apply, repair, and remove casts, ensuring patients receive high-quality orthopedic care. You'll manage the orthopedic cast room, assist physicians and staff, and set up and adjust traction devices. Your role is essential in supporting patient recovery and mobility, making a direct impact on their quality of life.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Apply, repair, and remove casts under physician direction.
- Manage the orthopedic cast room, assisting physicians and staff.
- Set up and adjust traction devices as instructed by orthopedic physicians.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least six months of previous clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technician.
- Current Heart Saver Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Casting and splinting experience.