Currently recruiting a Orthopedic Technician to provide care to active-duty military members and their families at Malcom Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Orthopedic Technician is a full-time position, 80 hours per two weeks, M-F, 0730 - 1630. Full benefits, including 17 days paid vacation/sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.



DUTIES OF THE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN:

Assists physicians and Physician assistants (PA) with patient care;properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods;assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances;changes dressings;removes sutures, casts, and splints.

Assists physicians, PAs, and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, fracture reductions, etc;instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.

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