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Tenet Healthcare · 1 day ago

Ortho Tech

Tenet Healthcare is a leading health system and services platform focused on compassionate care. The Orthopedic Technician will assist physicians with post-operative care, including wound checks and dressing changes, and provide support with orthopedic surgical procedures and patient education.

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Responsibilities

Assists the physician with post-operative care and follow up to include wound checks, dressing changes, splints and casting to treat injured hips, knees or limbs
Assist with traction devices, demonstrate to patients proper use of crutches, adjust braces and help prepare patients for procedures
Assist with injections, ordering x-rays, sterilizing equipment, assisting in patient assessment, and documenting patient conditions
Trained in the sub-specialty of skeletal fixation devices with a specific emphasis on (Smith and Nephew) Taylor Spatial Frame, Ilizarov and Modular Rail System (MRS), TriGen Nail System as well as (Orthofix) PRECICE, M-100, and Penning devices
Charged with patient education in proper pin care, infection prevention measures, lengthening procedures, and turning / lengthening schedules
Set up, application and monitoring of Constant Passive Motioning (CPM) device post-operatively
Application of specialized post-operative corrective holding casts

Qualification

Orthopedic Technician experienceSkeletal fixation devicesEMR/EHR experienceNational Board CertificationPatient educationWound careWindows proficiencyFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Requires 1-3 years of experience in a Medical Setting, preferable in a Physician Practice
Requires at least 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician
Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

Preferred

Certification of the National Board for Orthopedic Technologists or American Society of Orthopedic Professionals preferred
EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred

Company

Tenet Healthcare

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Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas.

H1B Sponsorship

Tenet Healthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.25B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2022-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Archie Drake
Chief Executive Officer
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Beverly Maison
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Health Plans
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