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
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
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2022-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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