Orthopedic Technician BWH

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.

On physician order and per established procedures, an orthopedic technician applies, alters, and/or removes casts, splints, orthotics, bed traction/suspension equipment, and designated orthopedic equipment for inpatient and ambulatory clinic patients. The staff orthopedic technician is responsible for complying with hospital and department procedures, which include but are not limited to confidentiality, safety, infection control, documentation, and charging.

• BWH Inpatient Acute Care
• BWH Outpatient Ambulatory Care
• Dana Farber Inpatient Hospital within BWH
• BWF Inpatient Acute Care
• BWF Outpatient Ambulatory Care
• BWP 1285 Beacon Street

The Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and orthopedic technician services to patients on a consult basis to those on our inpatient floors, outpatient clinics, ICUs, and the Emergency Department. Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts.

Orthopedic technicians will have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming as well as financial support for external continuing education courses and conferences. Orthopedic technicians can also participate in various Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth. Opportunities to advance on our established merit‑based clinical ladder allow technicians to be recognized for their clinical, scholarly, and service contributions and accomplishments.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
• Preferred:
  Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) – National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc.

• Related patient care experience 2‑3 years preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics 0‑1 year preferred.

• 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.
• Ability to 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.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision — Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision — Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally…