Orthopedic Technician (N)

CoxHealth

Springfield, MOOn-siteFull time

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Location: Springfield, MO
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Nov 6; 2 days ago

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CoxHealth

Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

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What you'll do

Assemble traction devices
Prepare for procedures by gathering necessary supplies and equipment
Assist the provider with various orthopedic procedures
Educate other ED staff on proper and safe application
Manage inventory of orthopedic supplies
Document procedures in the EMR

What you need

High School Diploma or Equivalent
6 months as Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT)
Understanding of medical terminology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Competency in computer software, office equipment and specialized equipment
Ability to multitask and handle high stress situations
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Associates Degree in a Related Field (preferred)

Key skills

Understanding of medical terminologyAbility to multitaskhandle high stress situationstime managementorganizing and planninghand held scanners

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Perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
Retirement with Employer Match

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Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807




 Department: 1069 Emergency Dept South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 0630-19 Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description: An orthopedic technician is an EMCT that has additional training specifically in orthopedic injury stabilization, traction, and splinting/casting. This individual is responsible for assembly of traction devices, preparing for procedures by gathering of all necessary supplies and equipment, and assisting the provider with various orthopedic procedures. This includes the education of the proper and safe application to other ED staff. This employee will also be responsible for inventory management of orthopedic supplies. Additionally, this individual will be required to document procedure in the EMR.Education: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent ▪ Preferred: Associates Degree in a Related Field Experience: ▪ Required: 6 months as Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) Skills: ▪ Understanding of medical terminology. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Demonstrates competency in proper use of computer software, office equipment and other specialized equipment (i.e.: hand held scanners). ▪ Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when dealing with internal and external customers. ▪ Ability to multitask and handle high stress situations. ▪ Ability to work effectively as a team member ▪ Effective at time management, organizing and planning. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ N/A