Tenet Healthcare·Detroit, Michigan
Performs technical and non-technical orthopedic duties including applying and removing casts, setting up traction equipment, and assisting in the operating room. Maintains equipment and ensures adequate inventory levels while providing support to medical and nursing staff.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Summary / Description Under direct supervision of qualified orthopedic personnel, and according to established policies and procedures, performs both technical and non-technical duties such as applying traction equipment, applying and removing casts, providing operation room assistance, maintaining equipment, ensuring adequate inventory and/or supplies, and related duties.
1. High school diploma or equivalent with additional classes in basic science and anatomy. 2. One to two years experience in related patient care activities. Skills Required 1. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary for maintaining productive relationships with medical and nursing staff. 2. Manual dexterity and visual acuity for passing instruments, cutting sutures, and related work . 3. Ability to stand and walk while performing daily rounds at least 80%25 of the time. 4. Ability to reach, bend push, pull and lift while applying/adjusting orthopedic equipment and providing assistance to patients. Facility Description Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with coursework in basic science and anatomy. Candidates must have one to two years of experience in related patient care activities.
Market context
Orthopedic tech roles in Michigan are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, orthopedic clinics, and surgical settings that support fracture care, casting, and patient mobility. These jobs are competitive because employers often look for hands-on patient care experience plus basic science and anatomy coursework, and the listed medical, dental, vision, life, and employee assistance benefits can make offers more attractive. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.