Orthopedic Tech- Children's Pavilion - Days
About The Position
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers. Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, the Orthopedic Tech job applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting. This role provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels. This role also orders and maintains supplies in the cast room. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- BLS Certification required
Nice To Haves
- Orthopedic Technician Certified (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT) preferred
- Current/active OTC certification preferred
- Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting
Responsibilities
- Applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting.
- Provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels.
- Orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
- Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care related to casts, splints and wound care all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
- Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor regarding time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from standard and identifying educational resources to meet developmental needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
