Orthopedic Technician Job Description
The following is a full job description for Orthopedic Technician. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Orthopedic Technician along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Orthopedic Technician is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Orthopedic, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician I, Testing Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Ophthalmic Technician, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Requirements and Responsibilities For Orthopedic Technician
Applies and adjusts plaster casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by a physician. Sets up bed traction units or rigs special devices as required, and inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, completion of Orthopedic Technician training and certification program. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: Certified Orthopedic Casting Technician
Similar Jobs:  Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Orthopedic, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician I, Testing Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Ophthalmic Technician, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Level of Education:  Orthopedic Technician Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Orthopedic Technician Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Orthopedic Technician Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Orthopedic Technician Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Orthopedic Technician Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
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HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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