Orthopedic Technician - ECC Minor
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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 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 cultural diversity objectives. Supports and
adheres to 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
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