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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Ortho Tech at our Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Somersworth, NH location. Join our fast-paced team supporting 21 MDs and PAs! Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care in the safest environment. In addition to applying casts, splints & DME, the cast tech provides patient education on casting and splinting as well as triages patient concerns.
Experience Minimum Required
• 1-3 years related patient care experience
Experience Preferred/Desired
• 1-3 years experience in orthopedics, 6 months experience as an Ortho Tech
Education Minimum Required
• Successful completion of Ortho Tech program and Ortho Tech Cert or Registered Ortho Tech within 1 year of hire.
Special Skills Minimum Required
• Ability to perform tasks requiring extensive hand-eye coordination
• Strong computer skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills
Special Skills Preferred/Desired
• Extensive knowledge in the theories and practice of orthopedics
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic nomenclature anatomy and disease process
Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) within 1 year of hire
• CPR within 3 months of hire
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Dorothy Ahlman
HR Staffing Partner II
Mass General Brigham - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
121 Broadway Street, Dover, NH 03820
(mailing address: 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820)
P: 603-609-6020
F: 603-609-6943
HR Support Center: 1-833-AskMyHR (1-833-275-6947) or www.askmyhrportal.com
Orthopaedic Technicians
Starting Salary: $23/hour, commensurate with experience
Full time position
Benefits: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, short term disability, long term disability, profit sharing, 401k, paid sick and vacation time
Job Responsibilities:
Education:
Completion of a formal Orthopedic Technologist program
Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Proficiency in computer use/keyboarding, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs,
Full time
Salary:
Starting salary $23/hour, commensurate with experience. Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts, 401k/profit sharing, paid time off.