Orthopedic Technologist

Join a winning team!# Upson Regional Medical Center is a small hospital with a BIG heart! Our employees enjoy an environment where they can take care of patients with a high degree of quality and compassion. Patients get to experience top-notch healthcare with modern technology and a team with a focus of excellence for every patient, every time.

The Orthopedic Technologist is a paramedically trained member of the orthopedic team who works with all health care professionals in delivering excellent patient care and performing all appropriate responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner.# Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on the understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.

#Has the ability to apply, adjust, and remove all common orthopedic devices, using a manual or standard practice as a guide. Knowledge of theory and application of skin or skeletal traction and knowledge of the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples and in setting up surgical fields.

Required: # # Associates Degree from an accredited Orthopedic Technologist Program National Board Certification of Orthopedic Technology (NBCOT) ##Note: (If New Grad: Must obtain NBCOT within 6 Months of hire.)# # #