Orthopedic Technologist; Ortho Tech or MA)

Orthopedic Technologist (Ortho Tech or MA)

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: ORTHO
010538

• Posted :
  September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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1611 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612, USA

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a dedicated and patient focused certified Ortho Tech or MA to join our team. We are a busy outpatient medical office looking for an individual who excels in an environment where teamwork and patient care are highly valued. Responsibilities include assisting physicians and clinical staff in the full scope of orthopedics services. Duties include casting, splinting, dressing changes, wound care, and phlebotomy.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays and will be based at the clinic located in Chicago.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Apply and remove and/or assist with casts, splints, and dressings as ordered by the physician.
• As directed by physician, removes staples, sutures and external fixation devices, as well as collects or assists with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture and C&S, and preparing specimens for processing.
• Prepare and fit all types of orthopedic bracing devices and DME.
• Instruct patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, DME etc.
• Wound care as directed by physician.
• Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
• Assist front desk with rooming patients in the event it is a slow cast room day.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Instructs patients in care of and assists patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
• Ordering supplies and maintaining supply inventory.
• Creating PO for purchasing.
• Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.
• Travel to other clinics may be required.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One or more years of orthopedic experience/healthcare experience.

• Certified Orthopedic Technologist or Certified Medical Assistant

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour.Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled…