Job Overview: AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Technician to provide comprehensive orthopedic care support services at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Orthopedic Technician will assist with casting, splinting, and orthopedic procedures, while also helping with administrative tasks and patient preparation. This role ensures smooth clinic operation and high standards of patient care under the supervision of orthopedic providers.
Experience - This is not an administrative position. This is an ortho tech position that requires the certification. Hands on familiarity with ortho specific casting, splinting, removing sutures, bracing, etc. is not optional. This is mandate and applicant must have this experience of at least 1 year in past two years.
Qualifications:
Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification:Certification is through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals ( ASOP) or the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of orthopedic experience in a hospital or clinic setting within the last 2 years.
Prior military experience is highly preferred
Specific Duties:
Assist physicians and PAs with orthopedic procedures, wound care, minor surgeries, and fracture reductions.
Apply and remove casts, splints, and orthopedic braces; instruct patients on use and care of devices.
Take and document vital signs, allergies, medications, and patient history.
Prepare exam rooms and surgical trays; maintain a clean, well-stocked orthopedic supply area.
Perform sterile techniques during surgery preparation and post-operative dressing changes.
Restock and clean surgical packs and ensure proper sterilization procedures are followed.
Perform front desk tasks such as answering phones, scanning documents, and checking in patients when needed.
Enter and manage demographic and clinical information in electronic health records (EHR).
Handle lab and imaging orders; assist in patient follow-up and pre-visit imaging coordination.
Support onboarding and training of new clinic staff as assigned.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Work Environment:
Clinical setting within the orthopedic department of the MTF at Joint Base Andrews.
Mix of exam room, surgical procedure assistance, and administrative/front desk coverage.
Immunization Requirement: Must meet all immunization requirements per Department of Defense and facility policy.
Security Requirement: Must be eligible to work on a federal installation and pass background/security clearance checks as required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Joint Base Andrews, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Allergiesunmatched
Castingunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Informationunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Demographicsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Militaryunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Follow-upunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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