Orthopedic Technician jobs in Missouri

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: Monday - Friday. Clinic open 7:00 - 5:30

Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

Salary Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking an enthusiastic Orthopedic Technician to join our dynamic team at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. The ideal candidate embodies a passion for exceptional patient care, demonstrating expertise in applying and removing casts and splints. Beyond routine responsibilities, this role involves educating patients and families on orthopedic bracing and ambulatory aids, fostering collaboration with the healthcare team. If you are a compassionate individual with a commitment to excellence, join us in making a meaningful impact on patient well-being. Be a vital part of our success and contribute to the exceptional care we provide.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

JOB DUTIES
Apply and Remove Casts, Splints, custom casts or splints, coordinate care and intervene in response to patient's needs.
Assist with fitting and education of orthopedic bracing, ambulatory aids, and other durable medical equipment.
Document care in patient's medical record.
Maintain inventory of casting supplies and equipment, check expiration dates of supplies, stock and clean clinic and exam rooms as needed.
Provide education regarding casting-related activities to patients and their families, residents, nurses, medical students and new staff.
Assist with other patient care activities as needed/directed by supervisor and/or manager.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.