Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedics - Main Campus
University hospitalsCleveland, Ohio, United States
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
University Hospitals is a leading integrated health system founded in 1866, operating 23 hospitals, 50+ health centers, and 200 physician offices across 16 counties in northern Ohio. Its flagship quaternary care campus, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is a top‑ranked academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, and the Technion, and hosts the nationally recognized UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, and the NCI‑designated UH Seidman Cancer Center. The system delivers comprehensive specialty care—including oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplant services—while supporting more than 3,000 concurrent clinical trials and research studies across 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. With a workforce of over 30,000 employees and a reputation for excellence reflected in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings, University Hospitals exemplifies a patient‑centric, research‑driven approach that sets industry standards in quality, innovation, and community impact.
Job Description
Performs Ortho Tech/DME duties independently with minimal guidance, applying and removing casts/splints, measuring for DME and applying DME braces, and assisting providers with staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care, and traction.
Requirements
- High School Equivalent / GED
- 2+ years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting
- Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions
- Able to multi-task and work independently
- Ability to use and document in electronic health record
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan