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Orthopedic Technician - Days - I

Nevada System of Higher Education·Elmhurst, Illinois

$22 - $33/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago
Practice for this role

Orthopedic Technician - Days - I · $22 - $33/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +17% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Elmhurst, Illinois ($19.00/hr)
  • 24 similar openings in the Elmhurst area · median $18.84/hr
$17.50/hr · p10p90 · $45.00/hr
this role: $22.14/hrmedian $19.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Elmhurst, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 77th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 17% above the Elmhurst, Illinois median for support services roles.

The Orthopedic Technician is responsible for greeting patients, performing vital signs, and managing casting and splinting procedures. They also provide patient education, fit durable medical equipment, and support general physician office activities.

Hourly Pay Range

$22.14 - $33.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days
  • Location: Lombard, IL
  • Full
  • Time: 40 hours / week
  • Office
  • Hours:
  • Monday -
  • Friday 7:00
  • AM - 6:00 PM. Schedule will vary.
  • Travel
  • Required: As needed to Elmhurst and other Orthopedic Offices

What you will do

  • Greet patients and place in exam room
  • Perform vital signs
  • Perform dressing changes
  • Fit required durable medical equipment (DME)
  • Cast removal, cast and splint application
  • Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy
  • Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems
  • Educate patients on care
  • Support physician and office activity
  • If there is downtime, you will be doing some responsibilities of an Medical Assistant, such as rooming patients, etc.

What you will need

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred
  • Certification: Current CPR certification required
  • Need to have experience casting
  • Passing the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date
  • Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with experience casting/ doing responsibilities of an Ortho Tech
  • One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred
  • Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence

Benefits

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org]) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

EEH90

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, current CPR certification, and experience in casting. A medical assistant program graduate and the ability to pass the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification within 12 months are preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Education
  • Vital Signs
  • Casting
  • Clinical Competence
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Patient Rooming
  • Splint Application
  • Fluoroscopy Assistance
  • Durable Medical Equipment Fitting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $33/hr
Locations
Elmhurst, Illinois; Lombard, Illinois
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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