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JOBS WANTED
Ortho Tech needed at Ortho Dept at Columbia Univ Med Ctr in NYC,NY- 22 Apr 2005
Orthopedic Technicians at Eglin AFB near Ft. Walton Beach, FL - 20 Apr 2005
Emergency Department Technician in Anchorage, AK- April 19, 2005
Ortho Tech needed in Pontiac, Michigan - 18 Apr 2005
Ortho Tech / Athletic Trainer - Raleigh, NC - 11 Apr 2005
Orho Tech needed in Seatlle Area - 11 Apr 2005

POSITIONS WANTED
Seeking a position as an orthopedic Technician - Oklahoma City - 14 Apr 2005
Certified Ortho Tech looking for position - Dallas, Texas Area - 6 Apr 2005

MISCELLANEOUS
Looking for someone to share expenses in Phoenix - 22 April 2005
Bohler Braun Frames needed - Kuwait - 20 April 2005

Looking for someone to share expenses in Phoenix - 22 April 2005

I am looking for someone to share hotel expense with for NAOT conference. My facility not willing to fund this educational event. Please email me if interested at ruthibyers@hotmail.com

Ortho Tech needed - NYC,NY- Ortho Dept at Columbia Univ Med Ctr- 22 Apr 2005

We are seeking an experienced Certified Orthopedic Tech for immediate hire for our growing 18 physician orthopedic group practice located at Columbia University Medical Center/NY Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY.  Fulltime position, competative salary and benefit package. Please forward resume to nao9001@nyp.org or fax to N. Objay at (212) 305-4024. Visit our website at www.columbiaortho.org.
Nancy Objay, HR Coordinator
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center

Bohler Braun Frames needed - Kuwait - 20 April 2005

I'm looking for Bohler Braun frames, over the bed traction (bucks, cervical) weights, weight bars and skin traction.  I'm in Kuwait, with the US Navy, there is a hospital here, but we have no ortho equipment, lots of ortho patients. We service the men and women fighting in Iraq. We are in need of this equipment, but don't have the ability to get it here. Is there anyone who can help me with this? Please e-mail me at lora00@yahoo.com. Lora Rodriguez HM2

Orthopedic Technicians needed - Eglin AFB near Ft. Walton Beach, FL - 20 Apr 2005

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) and our military families need your talents and passion! Currently, SHR has excellent Full-Time opportunities for Orthopedic Technicians at Eglin AFB near Ft. Walton Beach, FL. You will enjoy working in a Supportive Team Environment where you will find yourself appreciated, respected and valued. Position consists of M-F, 7:00am 4:00pm. Candidates will perform the following duties: assist during orthopedic related surgical procedures in the OR, screen and check-in patients, application of casts, establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers and other healthcare team
members, prepare patients for exams and special procedures to include the assembly and set-up of special equipment, screen phone calls, triaging for priority of care and types of appointments, order labs and research lab results. Candidates must possess 3 years of experience and BLS.
· Competitive Pay, No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays, Excellent Benefits
SHR cares about your success! Join our team and reach new heights! Applications online: www.SHRUSA.com Contact: Jennifer Walker at e-mail: jwalker@spectrumhealth.com or phone : 866-530-5693 x3 or fax: 866-239-6855

Emergency Department Technician needed- Anchorage, AK- 19Apr 2005

Providence Alaska Medical Center is now recruiting for an ED Technician to provide support to nursing and physician staff in the Emergency Department by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses or injuries. Requires: High School graduation or G E D; current BLS certification; ED department or Inpatient experience with splinting, crutch walking, gait training, soft goods application and teaching and office experience.  Please complete an on-line application at www.providence.org/alaska or submit a paper application to: Providence Health System in Alaska, Human Resource Services, 701 E. Tudor, Suite 135, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 565-6400  EOE/AAE  

Ortho Tech needed - Pontiac, Michigan - 18 Apr 2005

We currently have an opening for a full time certified orthopedic technologist at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Successful canididate must have completed a training program in orthopedic technology and have at least 2 years of experience. Military backround as either a corpsman or medic is desirable. Must be a high school graduate and posess skills to be able to work independently. Computer knowledge is a plus. You will be working in a hospital and must be able to apply casts, splints, traction, C.P.M.'s as well as other delegated tasks related to hospital patients. Salary based on experience with excellent benefits and work enviorment. Working hours are Monday thru Friday with some on-call responsibility; no holidays. If interested, please contact Brad Neideck nurse manager at neideckb@trinity-health.org or call (248) 858-6979

Orthopedic Technician looking for position - Oklahoma City - 14 Apr 2005

I recently completed my classroom studies in orthopaedic technology at CDI college Toronto Canada. The course requires 280 hours of internship which I am in the process of completing. I am looking for an entry level position while I develop my skills as an orthopaedic technologist. I will be graduating in June 2005, I am looking in Oklahoma City for employment. Please contact me by telephone # 416-631-9783 or via e-mail at shirleykhan1@hotmail.com. Thank you, Shirley Singh.

Ortho Tech / Athletic Trainer needed - Raleigh, NC - 11 Apr 2005

dj Orthopedics has an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Athletic Trainer / Ortho Tech to work out of a large Orthopedic practice in Raleigh. With a focus on high quality patient care, brace application and patient education, duties will also include softgoods inventory management, completion of insurance billing and pre-authorization paperwork and building positive relationships with internal staff and physicians. Experience with bracing and softgoods application highly recommended. BOC/ABC certified fitters encouraged to apply. Requirements: Athletic Trainers must be Licensed, Ortho Techs certified. Exp in hospital, clinical or sports related setting working with orthopedic patients a must. Please forward your resume to: Fax: 760-734-5541 or E-mail: careers@djortho.com  EOE/AA

Ortho Tech needed - Seattle Area - 11 Apr 2005

If you're looking for a career and not just a job, take a close look at Group Health Cooperative. As one of the nation's top health care organizations — serving members in Washington and north Idaho — Group Health is renowned for its progressive, evidence-based medicine and patient-dedicated health care.

We are currently have an opening for a full-time orthopedic technician in our Specialty Center at Tacoma Medical Center (approximately 30 miles south of Seattle). Successful candidate has completed a training program in orthopedic work and/or has 1 year of experience in a hospital orthopedic department, applying and removing casts, tractions, splints and strappings. Salary $14-20/hr based on experience, plus excellent benefits. For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit us at www.ghc.org, reference job #2147x0548. For questions, please call 1-800-848-4259.