Job Information
Northern Light Health Orthopedic Technician in Bangor, Maine
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department: Orthopedic Trauma Clinic
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
Communicates and interacts with patients, physicians, peers and other health care members to maximize successful customer outcomes. Communicates appropriate information to clinician / physician. Demonstrated correct techniques in updating the Electronic Medical Record. Applies casts, splints, braces and other orthopedic devices in the clinic, inpatient and OR setting under the direction and supervision of the clinician. Assists physician / clinician with dressing changes. Removes sutures and staples.
Responsibilities:
SERVICE • Fabricates prostheses to provide maximum fit, function, and workmanship. • Repairs prostheses to provide maximum fit, function, and workmanship. • Improvises when projects are unusual or obscure. • Fits patients with appropriate soft goods as ordered. • Instructs patient and or family member in the use and care of the soft goods. • Documents care provided in patient record. • Maintains a clean and safe working environment for patients and staff. • Maintains, cleans and adjust equipment. QUALITY • Modifies communication to level of patient's/customer's understanding and accommodates for differences in learning styles/needs. • Seeks assistance with fabrication issues/patient care issues from immediate supervisor or clinician. FINANCE • Assists in maintaining inventory. GROWTH • Maintains own schedule to maximize efficiencies in product completion.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care.
Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.
Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions.
Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine’s flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine’s forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence, innovation, and community health in northern New England.
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition: phone: 207-973-7100email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org
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Position Orthopedic TechnicianLocation US:ME:Bangor | Clinical Support | Full TimeReq ID 87564