Orthopedic Technician Jobs
Orthopedic Technician jobs are open across hospitals, orthopedic clinics, sports medicine centers, and outpatient practices, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in casting, bracing, and surgical assistance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.00 - $23.50
Position Highlights:
For individuals currently in RN accredited programs ONLY
Every third weekend/holiday. 40 hours/6 week schedule.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times.
What you will do
- Provides safe and direct patient care: ambulating, bathing, positioning, entering diet information into the computer system, passing meal trays, feeding and attending to other care needs. Responds promptly to patient call lights and special needs, ensures that patient valuables and personal items are properly handled and accounted for.
- Greets all persons coming to the area assigned, answer inquiries, may direct and assist them, take and relay messages, assist with gifts, flowers, and mail for patients, run errands for department staff.
- Ambulates patients and assist them in and out of wheelchairs, measures intakes and outputs, may collect specimens and transport patients as needed.
- Answers telephone, operates paging system, and attends station and direct traffic during emergencies.
- Prepares requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services patients as directed and coordinate appointments with respective departments. Makes outpatient appointments for discharging patients.
- Requisition of supplies and equipment, maintenance and repairs services and prepares related forms.
- Requests services such as the following as directed: Chaplain, social services, and pastoral care.
- Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, preparing appropriate charts and forms, transfer, and death.
- Manages interdepartmental and patient mail.
- Maintains patient rooms in an orderly condition, changes bed linens and provides routine cleaning tasks.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board
Minimum Age Requirements
16
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
Location:
Worker Type:
PRNWork Shift:
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.00 - $23.50
Position Highlights:
For individuals currently in RN accredited programs ONLY
Every third weekend/holiday. 40 hours/6 week schedule.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times.
What you will do
- Provides safe and direct patient care: ambulating, bathing, positioning, entering diet information into the computer system, passing meal trays, feeding and attending to other care needs. Responds promptly to patient call lights and special needs, ensures that patient valuables and personal items are properly handled and accounted for.
- Greets all persons coming to the area assigned, answer inquiries, may direct and assist them, take and relay messages, assist with gifts, flowers, and mail for patients, run errands for department staff.
- Ambulates patients and assist them in and out of wheelchairs, measures intakes and outputs, may collect specimens and transport patients as needed.
- Answers telephone, operates paging system, and attends station and direct traffic during emergencies.
- Prepares requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services patients as directed and coordinate appointments with respective departments. Makes outpatient appointments for discharging patients.
- Requisition of supplies and equipment, maintenance and repairs services and prepares related forms.
- Requests services such as the following as directed: Chaplain, social services, and pastoral care.
- Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, preparing appropriate charts and forms, transfer, and death.
- Manages interdepartmental and patient mail.
- Maintains patient rooms in an orderly condition, changes bed linens and provides routine cleaning tasks.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board
Minimum Age Requirements
16
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic technician jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited orthopedic technician program
- Experience applying and removing fiberglass and plaster casts, splints, and braces
- OTC certification from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred or required
- Proficiency with traction setup, wound care assistance, and pre- and post-operative patient preparation
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation procedures
- BLS or CPR certification current at time of hire
Tips for Your Orthopedic Technician Job Search
List every casting and splinting technique
Hiring managers scan for specific hands-on skills, so name every cast type, splinting method, and traction technique you've applied. If you've worked with fiberglass, plaster, and thermoplastic materials, call each one out by name.
Highlight your OTC or BOC credential prominently
Orthopedic technician certifications like OTC or BOC-certified orthotist designations set your resume apart fast. Put the credential abbreviation directly after your name in the header so it's the first thing a recruiter sees.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists orthopedic technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your clinical setting
An orthopedic technician role in a trauma center looks very different from one at a pediatric sports medicine clinic. Filter openings by setting and read the full job description to confirm the case mix matches your background before applying.
Prepare for a skills demonstration interview
Many orthopedic practices ask candidates to demonstrate cast application or brace fitting on a mannequin or volunteer during the interview. Practice your technique out loud so you can narrate each step clearly under observation.
Negotiate scope before discussing anything else
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role includes surgical assist duties, clinic-only responsibilities, or both. Scope differences affect your day-to-day workload significantly, and that detail is worth confirming in writing.
Orthopedic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most orthopedic technicians?
The companies hiring the most orthopedic technicians right now include Elliot Health System, Mercy, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and New Hampshire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large orthopedic group practices consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many orthopedic technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of orthopedic technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most orthopedic technician duties. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include patient education coordination, prior authorization support, and orthopedic equipment consultation roles.
How do you become an orthopedic technician?
To become an orthopedic technician, complete a formal orthopedic technician training program, which covers anatomy, casting techniques, splinting, and patient care. After gaining clinical experience, pursue OTC certification through the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists by passing the written and practical exam. Maintaining certification requires ongoing continuing education credits.
How do you get hired as an orthopedic technician with little or no experience?
Candidates with little experience get hired by emphasizing clinical externship hours completed during their training program, any patient-facing work such as medical assistant or emergency room technician roles, and a current BLS certification. Smaller orthopedic clinics and urgent care orthopedic settings are more likely to bring on new graduates and train them on proprietary casting protocols than large hospital systems.
What does the orthopedic technician interview process look like?
The orthopedic technician interview process typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the clinical supervisor or lead orthopedic technician. Many practices include a practical skills component where you demonstrate cast application or brace fitting. References from supervising physicians or clinical instructors are usually checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic technician jobs?
You can find and apply to orthopedic technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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