Orthopedic Tech, Orthopedic Clinic - Beachwood (Ahuja) - (26000997)
This position is responsible for performing Ortho Tech/DME duties independently with minimal guidance. Duties consist of applying and removing casts/splints, measuring for DME and applying DME braces, operating a cast saw and assisting providers with staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care and traction in both the ambulatory clinic and operating room setting. What You Will Do
Displays commitment to UH Essential Behaviors, the UH mission, employee engagement and other system-wide service excellence initiativesApplies and removes casts and splints consisting of different material and structure according to physician orderMeasures for fit and application of durable medical according to physician order and manufacturer instructionsEducates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices and castsProvides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in operating roomProvides age specific care to patients from neonates through elderlyPerforms other patient care duties within the practice as assigned including staple removal, suture removal, dressing changes, complex wound care, and traction independently.Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environmentTakes lead among team for complex casesMakes self available for consultation with less experience peers and offers directions within scope of knowledgeKnowledgeable in the application, maintenance, and / or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient careAdditional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience
2+ years years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting (Required) and Experience with casting/splinting, DME application, staple / suture removal, dressing changes, wound changes, pin care, and traction (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology. (Required proficiency) Understanding of purpose and goals of orthopedic treatments and devices. (Required proficiency) Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions. (Required proficiency) Displays the ability to work in a team environment. (Required proficiency) Able to multi-task and work independently (Required proficiency) Ability to use and document in electronic health record (Required proficiency) Familiar with operation of standard office equipment. Ability to apply casts, braces, splints, and traction. (Required proficiency) Physical Demands
Standing Constantly Walking Constantly Sitting Rarely Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs Balancing Constantly Stooping Constantly Kneeling Constantly Crouching Constantly Crawling Constantly Reaching Constantly Handling Constantly Grasping Constantly Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Frequently Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
20% Travel to office locations to support patient care volumes where needed
: United States-Ohio-Beachwood
3999 Richmond Road
3999 Richmond Road
Beachwood 44122
: Technician / Patient Care
: Ahuja_Medical_Center
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftDays
: Standard
: Professional
: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Remote Work: No
: Oct 13, 2026, 4:54:10 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
