ORTHOPEDIC TECH

Education:     High school graduate with one year additional formal course study in anatomy and physiology required.  (3 years of experience as Orthopedic Tech will qualify the candidate in lieu of formal course study of anatomy and physiology.)

Licensure:      N/A

Certification:  Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist is considered as equal to the anatomy and physiology Requirement.  Certification in CPR.

Experience:   Two years current experience in direct patient care, preferably in general or traumatic orthopedic                             treatment areas, is required.  The preferred candidate will have current experience as an  Othopedic Technician.  Previous experience with restocking and/or inventory control would be        beneficial.

Skills/Other:   Good communication skills (oral and written) are considered essential.  To independently function in this position requires three months on-the-job training, which is provided.  An Orthopedic Technician must be able to work with minimal supervision.