Job Description

The Lead Orthopedic Technician provides expert technical support and clinical leadership in an outpatient orthopedic setting. This position requires advanced knowledge of orthopedic procedures, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate workflows, supervise daily operations, and mentor junior staff. The Lead Technician ensures high standards of patient care, safety, and operational efficiency across clinic services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Applies, adjusts, and removes orthopedic casts, splints, surgical dressings, sutures, and orthopedic hardware/devices.
• Independently manages advanced orthopedic procedures, including traction setups and post-surgical care.
• Serves as the point person for daily clinic operations; monitors workflow and troubleshoots delays to optimize patient throughput.
• Creates, adjusts, and manages clinic schedules for providers and support staff.
• Mentors and trains orthopedic technicians, medical assistants, residents, and other clinical staff on casting, splinting, patient handling, and sterile techniques.
• Provides direct support to physicians during procedures and ensures proper setup and maintenance of orthopedic equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, quality assurance measures, and infection control policies.
• Orders and maintains orthopedic supplies and inventory, coordinates with vendors and procurement teams.
• Facilitates communication among patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Participates in departmental meetings, training, compliance audits, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to resolve equipment or procedural challenges during clinic sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of combined experience as an OTC and/or Medical Assistant in orthopedic surgery, preferably in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Prior professional experience that includes casting, bracing, post-surgical care, and orthopedic clinic operations

Physical Requirements

• Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.