Orthopedic Technician
Tahoe Forest Health SystemHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
- Thorough knowledge of orthopedic nomenclature, anatomy, and disease processes.
- Successful completion of the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Casting and Splinting certification program.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $34.06/hour plus DOE.
- Enrollment in Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) curriculum.
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not for profit rural health care facility and designated Critical Access Hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 36 long-term care beds. Our geographic area covers six rural counties, two states and approximately 3,500 square miles with primary services reaching the communities of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit and the Sierra Valley in California and Incline Village in Nevada. Tahoe Forest Hospital serves a full-time population of approximately 40,000 residents with influxes of up to an additional 30,000 tourists during peak periods.