Senior Orthopedic Technician
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.40/hour (Based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Shift varies)
Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced, dependable, and patient-focused Senior Orthopedic Technician to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled orthopedic professional with fiberglass and plaster casting experience to work alongside orthopedic providers in a fast-paced clinical environment. Candidates with pediatric orthopedic experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Apply and remove fiberglass and plaster casts, splints, and orthopedic braces while ensuring patient comfort and proper fit.
- Perform basic orthopedic hardware maintenance and assist providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and room patients, ensuring an efficient patient flow throughout the clinic visit.
- Educate patients and families on cast care, skin care following cast removal, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the orthopedic care team to provide exceptional patient care.
- Monitor, stock, and manage casting materials, orthopedic supplies, and exam room inventory to ensure clinic readiness.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment while following infection prevention and safety protocols.
- Provide excellent customer service while supporting patients and families throughout their orthopedic treatment.
- Assist with clinic operations and other duties as assigned to support high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of orthopedic technician experience performing casting, splinting, and orthopedic hardware maintenance.
- Extensive experience with fiberglass and plaster casting required.
- Pediatric orthopedic experience preferred.
- Knowledge of orthopedic instrumentation, casting techniques, splinting procedures, and aseptic technique.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, patient care procedures, and orthopedic clinic workflows.
- Strong computer skills and experience using electronic medical records and standard office equipment.
- Excellent communication, customer service, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Why Join Dean's Professional Services?
- Competitive pay starting at $29.00/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule supporting work-life balance
- Opportunity to work with a respected pediatric-focused orthopedic healthcare team
- Collaborative and patient-centered clinical environment
- Career growth opportunities with a nationally recognized healthcare organization
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Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 50,000 candidates across the nation. We want to be your career home-base. For more information visit our website at www.deansprofessionalservices.com.