Entry Level Orthopedic Technician Jobs
New grad orthopedic technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on clinical rotations or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Houston Methodist, Inova Health, and Nemours Children's Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Description Summary
The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.The Orthopedic Technologist is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000573 CHS - Orthopaedic Tech Services (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Orthopedic Technician
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Provide technical support to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners in the delivery of standard orthopedic care and assist in running orthopedic clinics including preparing rooms and patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures, applying and removing common orthopedic devices and appliances, and assisting in routine procedures. All work is performed under the supervision of a physician or appropriate licensed practitioner.
Certified Orthopedic Technologist
Minimum Qualifications:
- Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC).
- High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
The Orthopedic Technologist is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.
- Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
- Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
- Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
The Orthopedic Technician is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.The Orthopedic Technologist is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000573 CHS - Orthopaedic Tech Services (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Orthopedic Technician
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Provide technical support to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners in the delivery of standard orthopedic care and assist in running orthopedic clinics including preparing rooms and patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures, applying and removing common orthopedic devices and appliances, and assisting in routine procedures. All work is performed under the supervision of a physician or appropriate licensed practitioner.
Certified Orthopedic Technologist
Minimum Qualifications:
- Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC).
- High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
The Orthopedic Technologist is a specifically trained allied health individual who assist the Orthopedic surgeon in the practice of medicine. Specific duties include a variety of tasks associated with traction, casting and other musculoskeletal dressing and appliances.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.
- Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
- Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
- Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Entry Level Orthopedic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level orthopedic technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who completed a formal orthopedic technician program or a clinical internship, hold a current CPR certification, and can demonstrate hands-on experience applying casts, splints, or traction. Certifications through the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists give entry level applicants a concrete edge, and even limited clinical rotation hours show hiring managers you can work with patients.
Which companies hire entry level orthopedic technicians?
Companies hiring entry level orthopedic technicians right now include Houston Methodist, Inova Health, and Nemours Children's Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest demand tends to come from orthopedic specialty clinics, hospital systems, and outpatient surgery centers that build internal training programs around new hires.
Are there remote entry level orthopedic technician jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on clinical field. About 0% of entry level orthopedic technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve patient coordination, documentation, or administrative support rather than direct casting or splinting work. Most clinical positions require in-person presence.
Are these new grad orthopedic technician jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior orthopedic technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical internship hours or program rotations in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites candidates who are new to the field. Certifications and externship records make a new grad application competitive.
Which industries hire the most entry level orthopedic technicians?
Entry Level orthopedic technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because orthopedic volume, fracture care, and post-surgical follow-up all require dedicated technician support that clinics and hospital systems actively staff from new graduate pipelines.