*Description* *Title: Orthopedic Technician Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm* Summary: The Orthopedic Technician supports orthopedic physicians and APPs in delivering specialized care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. This role ensures the proper application and maintenance of orthopedic devices while providing patient education to promote optimal recovery and comfort. Responsibilities: 1. Applies, adjusts, and removes orthopedic devices such as casts, splints, and braces. 2. Assists in patient examinations, minor procedures, and wound care. 3. Educates patients on proper care of orthopedic devices and post-treatment care. 4. Prepares and maintains equipment and treatment areas. 5. Documents patient information and care procedures. 6. Assists with vitals, exam preparation, and verify prescriptions per physician orders. 7. Able to identify common fractures and dislocations on X-ray images. 8. Reviews standard admission and pre-op instructions with surgical patients. 9. Instructs patient on pre and post operative care. 10. Assists with aspirations and prepare injections for administration. 11. Manages patient care duties, including checking schedules and patient flow coordination. 12. Maintains safety standards and infection control practices. 13. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. 14. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 15. Performs other duties as required. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC Org Unit: 1260 Department: HQMP-Orthopedics Exempt: No Salary Range: $20.23 - $37.56 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.