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Orthopedic Technician - Days - I

Endeavor Health · IL · $22.58–$33.87 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

The posting expects you to pass the Registered Orthopedic Technologist test within 12 months. How will you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan to meet the certification requirement.

Tell me about a time you taught a patient how to care for a cast or splint at home.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain care clearly enough to prevent complications.

What would you do

A patient calls saying their fingers are numb and swollen in a new cast. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize signs of a cast that is too tight and get them seen quickly.

This role may travel to Elmhurst and other ortho offices with varying hours. How does that fit?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle travel and schedule changes reliably.

About the work

Walk me through how you apply a short arm cast.

What they are checking: Whether they have real casting skill, which the posting says is required.

How do you safely remove a cast with a cast saw, especially on a nervous child?

What they are checking: Whether they use the saw correctly and calm patients to avoid burns or cuts.

How do you fit durable medical equipment like boots or braces, and what do you teach the patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can fit DME correctly and give clear care instructions.

Have you assisted with casting under fluoroscopy? What do you do to stay safe around radiation?

What they are checking: Whether they follow radiation safety during fluoroscopy-guided procedures.

When there's downtime, you'll room patients like an MA. How comfortable are you with vitals and rooming?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover MA duties when casting is slow.

How do you handle a dressing change on a surgical wound?

What they are checking: Whether they follow clean technique and know what to report to the provider.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $22.58 - $33.87 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics - Days • Location: Lombard, IL • Full Time: 40 hours / week • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Schedule will vary. • Travel Required: As needed to Elmhurst and other Orthopedic Offices What you will do: • Greet patients and place in exam room • Perform vital signs • Perform dressing changes • Fit required durable medical equipment (DME) • Cast removal, cast and splint application • Assistance with casting procedures under fluoroscopy • Speak with patients over the phone and assist with problems • Educate patients on care • Support physician and office activity • If there is downtime, you will be doing some responsibilities of an Medical Assistant, such as rooming patients, etc. What you will need: • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred • Certification: Current CPR certification required • Need to have experience casting • Passing the Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification test within 12 months of hire date • Ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant with experience casting/ doing responsibilities of an Ortho Tech • One year of experience in a physician practice setting preferred • Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking at designated locations • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. EEH90

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