Orthopedics Tech

Are you passionate about orthopedic care and ready to make a difference in the lives of our nation's service members? Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting potential opportunity for a civilian Orthopedic Technician to support BAMC Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Education: High School or Equivalent.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Experience: 12 months of orthopedic experience in the last 36 months in an accredited health care hospital resulting in knowledge of hospital or clinic routines and procedures in orthopedics; including orthopedic trauma service, pediatrics, hand, foot and ankle, sports, and/or spine.
• US Citizenship

Duties:

As an Orthopedic Technician, you'll provide a full range of orthopedic services, supporting primary and specialty medical care for our military personnel.

• Provide a full range of Orthopedic Technician services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF.
• Assists physicians with patient care; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts, and splints.
• Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, fracture reductions, etc.  Instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and soft goods room; orders special supplies and/or equipment.
• Coordinates data collection resources for the clinic information systems.
• Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies; performs other duties as assigned.

Position Details:

• Full-time position | Monday - Friday 0730-1630
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Comprehensive Benefits available including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
• Opportunity to Care for America’s Active Troops & Their Families

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

314-744-4156

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.