Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Technician to provide comprehensive orthopedic care support services at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Orthopedic Technician will assist with casting, splinting, and orthopedic procedures, while also helping with administrative tasks and patient preparation. This role ensures smooth clinic operation and high standards of patient care under the supervision of orthopedic providers.Experience - This is not an administrative position. This is an ortho tech position that requires the certification. Hands on familiarity with ortho specific casting, splinting, removing sutures, bracing, etc. is not optional. This is mandate and applicant must have this experience of at least 1 year in past two years.Qualifications:
- Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification:Certification is through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals ( ASOP) or the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of orthopedic experience in a hospital or clinic setting within the last 2 years.
- Prior military experience is highly preferred
Specific Duties:
- Assist physicians and PAs with orthopedic procedures, wound care, minor surgeries, and fracture reductions.
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and orthopedic braces; instruct patients on use and care of devices.
- Take and document vital signs, allergies, medications, and patient history.
- Prepare exam rooms and surgical trays; maintain a clean, well-stocked orthopedic supply area.
- Perform sterile techniques during surgery preparation and post-operative dressing changes.
- Restock and clean surgical packs and ensure proper sterilization procedures are followed.
- Perform front desk tasks such as answering phones, scanning documents, and checking in patients when needed.
- Enter and manage demographic and clinical information in electronic health records (EHR).
- Handle lab and imaging orders; assist in patient follow-up and pre-visit imaging coordination.
- Support onboarding and training of new clinic staff as assigned.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Work Environment:
- Clinical setting within the orthopedic department of the MTF at Joint Base Andrews.
- Mix of exam room, surgical procedure assistance, and administrative/front desk coverage.
Immunization Requirement:
Must meet all immunization requirements per Department of Defense and facility policy.
Security Requirement:
Must be eligible to work on a federal installation and pass background/security clearance checks as required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, d/b/a AIMS Force is a WOSB certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors.
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.