Orthopedic Tech, Sports Medicine
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Orthopedic Technician to join our Orthopedics/Sports Medicine team on-site Monday through Friday from 8:30am–5:00pm. This on-site role is located in our convenient Ambulatory Care Center at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA. Medical Assistants with an orthopedic background who are interested in learning Orthopedic Tech responsibilities and expanding their skill set are strongly encouraged to explore this opportunity! Our team of Orthopedic surgeons, nonoperative sports medicine doctors, and PAs with expertise in shoulder, knee, and other activity-related injuries treat a large volume of patients of all ages and skill levels. We offer a full range of services tailored to the needs of athletes at all levels, including high school, college, professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes. The Sports Medicine Service provides fast, effective, and highly adaptable treatment plans with patient goals at the center. Our Ortho Tech/Medical Assistant will partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and fellow medical assistants in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs.Responsibilities include:- Applying and removing casts and fitting splints and braces for fractures, sprains, and positioning under the direction of Physicians and Physician Assistants.- Ordering orthopedic and patient care supplies for the Cast Clinic, ensuring appropriate stocking, fitting, and availability of braces, slings, traction, and other orthopedic equipment.- Distributing, setting up, and fitting orthopedic equipment, and providing education to patients and staff.- Assisting with the training of Medical Assistants in the setup and fitting of orthopedic durable medical equipment to ensure coverage when Orthopedic Technicians are not available.- Collaborating with Orthopedic Physician Assistants and Medical Assistants to support cast clinic scheduling and coordinate daily and weekly operational needs with the Lead Orthopedic Technician and practice leadership.- Maintaining orthopedic equipment inventory and ensuring accurate charging for supplies, equipment, and services.- Applying assistive device fittings and providing gait instruction for crutches, canes, walkers, platform attachments, and related devices.Job Summary
SummaryUnder the supervision, provides specialized support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions. Assists in the application of casts, braces, splints, and other orthopedic devices, and may also assist in surgical procedures.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions-Set up and apply traction in accordance with standard procedures and instructions.-Assist with the application of casts, braces, and prostheses. Requisition, store, and dispense supplies as directed.-Inspect and maintain orthopedic equipment.-Instruct selected patients in cast care, simple exercises, and crutch or cane use. Apply sterile and non-sterile dressings.-Make splints, slings and foot pieces.-May make rounds with doctors of all orthopedic patients and carry out instructions.-Cut and fashion devices from metal, plastic, leather and wood using equipment and hand tools.Qualifications
EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
Orthopaedic Technologist Certification [OTC] National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. preferredExperience2-3 years related patient care experience required
0-1 year experience in orthopedics preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- General knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices.- Working knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting.- Knowledge of medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics use.- Communicate effectively when instructing patients in the use and care of orthopedic devices and appliances.- Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.- Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.
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The ideal candidate is a certified Ortho Tech with experience. However, this role offers a unique opportunity for Medical Assistants with orthopedic experience to grow their careers through hands‑on training, mentorship, and cross‑training across orthopedic services, developing advanced skills in casting, brace fitting, orthopedic equipment support, and broader Orthopedic Technician responsibilities.
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4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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