Orthopedic Tech
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Orthopedic Technician assists physicians with patient exams and the application, removal, and replacement of casts, braces, and other orthopedic devices. They are also responsible for maintaining the cast room inventory and performing post-operative care such as suture and staple removal.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Orthopedic Technician in Tulsa, OK.
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Get to Know Your Team: Utica Park Clinic, founded in 1982, is a multi-specialty medical group with more than 300 employed physicians and advance practice providers representing more than 30 specialties across 82 sites in Oklahoma, serving 21 communities.
Ortho Tech position performs selected nursing and clerical duties that assist in patient and fracture care management.
Assists with application of casting and orthopedic devices as ordered by the physician.
Responsible for maintaining an efficient patient flow, assisting the physician during patient exams and performing all necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner while exhibiting quality care.
Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology, routine office procedures and medical instruments.
Must be skilled in the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME.
Performs all casting techniques to include application, cutting, removal, splinting or replacement of casts.
Orients patients regarding activity limitations imposed by orthopedic devices.
Maintains cast room, associated equipment, and supply inventory for these services.
Gives medications and knows the five rights of medication administration.
Safely performs post-operative removal of staples and sutures.
Screens phone calls from patients for the provider.
Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Prior experience with the application of braces, casts, boots, crutches and other DME.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience with orthopedic DME application. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.
Market context
In Oklahoma, physician-adjacent clinical roles are often competitive when they require state licensure and prefer specialty experience such as gastroenterology. These openings can attract candidates who already have outpatient or specialty-care backgrounds, so matching the requested scope of practice matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Oklahoma license status and prepare examples of relevant GI experience before applying.
