Orthopedic Technician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

No minimum experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or prior to first day in department if working in an Emergency Department
Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, hardware, and procedures
Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance

Nice To Haves

6 months of clinical experience
1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills
Experience in pediatrics

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
Applies and maintains traction and other patient hardware systems.
Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, e.g., coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, and volunteers.
Remove splints/casts at the end of treatment, as ordered.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Reports mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Performs patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.