Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor at Christus Health summary: An Orthopedic Technician applies and removes casts, assists physicians with patient care and surgical procedures, and instructs patients on cast and splint care in a hospital setting. The role requires knowledge of sterile techniques, specimen collection, and patient interaction, often in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include orthopedic certification, CPR, bilingual skills, and pediatric experience. Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. • The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites • A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine • Accredited Chest Pain Center • Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprains or torn muscles; maintaining cast working area; assisting the supervising physician or nurse as needed; and assisting with surgical procedures and with admitting and screening patients. Responsibilities: • Applying and removing and/or assisting with casts, splints and dressings as ordered by the physician. • Removing staples, sutures, external fixation devices as ordered by the physician. • Collecting or assisting with the collection of specimens, including venipuncture, C & S. Prepare specimens for processing as directed by physician. • Assisting physician with procedures as needed. • Preparing and fitting orthotics. • Instructing patients regarding care of casts, splints, dressings, etc. • Sterilizing instruments as needed. • Transport/transfer patients when required. • Follows the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). • Maintains strict confidentiality. • Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission. • Maintains established CHRISTUS Santa Rosa policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. • Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa’s cultural diversity objectives. • Supports and adheres to Santa Rosa Service Guarantee. • Performs other related work as required. Requirements: Education/Skills • High school diploma, or equivalent. • Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing casts • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients and work productively and independently with minimal supervision • Experience working in a fast-paced clinic with a diverse population • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes • Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred • Pediatric experience, preferred Experience • 2 years of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting which has included direct basic patient care Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Orthopedic Technologist certification, preferred • CPR certification Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time Keywords: orthopedic technician, cast application, patient care, sterile techniques, specimen collection, CPR certification, surgical assistance, bilingual healthcare, pediatric orthopedic care

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