Ortho/Cast Technician - Orthopedic Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Westerville, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Schedule: Monday- Friday (Day Shift) No on-call, No holidays, No weekends. Must have dependable transportation. Job Description Summary: Assists the Orthopedic Physicians in the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions. Job Description: Essential Functions: Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure. Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician. Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations. Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety. Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, andcommunication skills.
• One year previous healthcare experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, STNA, or equivalent, preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees