Orthopedic Technician - Surgical Care Unit - Now Hiring

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. 

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center 
• Primary Stroke Center 
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care 
• Pediatric Intensive Care 
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. 

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. 

Qualifications

Educations:

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Experience:

Two (2) years of relevant work-related experience (e.g., Orthopedic Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience).

Responsibilities

Regular Surgical Care Unit (SCU) staff member. Assists (under nurses’ supervision) in caring for SCU patients. Works with physicians and hospital staff members in caring for patients having total joint replacements or other orthopedic surgeries. Maintains orthopedic devices and supplies. Sets up and maintains polar packs, walkers, crutches, slings, immobilizers, shoes, braces, boots, and dressings. Ensures equipment and supplies are present and operational in the SCU. Ensues orthopedic devices are properly sized and positioned. Ensures orthopedic devices’ maximum therapeutic benefit through setting up devices, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and
educating patients and staff members. Performs miscellaneous duties