Orthopedic Tech

Children's Wisconsin • Greenfield, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The Orthopedic Technician functions with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of direct Orthopedic care to children and their families. Partners with healthcare team and assesses, prioritizes and provides care to clinic patient population. Meets specific requirements, goals, and competencies established within the Orthopedic clinic. Location: Greenfield Clinic (3365 South 103rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227) Onsite: Monday-Friday (8 hr shifts)

Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
• Must be able to transfer and ambulate patients, lift orthopedic devices, stand for long periods of time and lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reaches, and squats. Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with physicians, patients, parents and staff.
• Requires flexibility of time and duties in order to work in a fast paced environment.
• Familiarity with personal computer operations and functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, providers, staff, and leadership.
• Good analytical ability to observe and communicate problems as they arise.
• Promotes courteous behavior as outlines in the department's guest relations’ guidelines.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross within 90 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• Course work in biology or physics preferred
• Experience in a pediatric setting preferred
• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery instruments, orthopedic casting techniques, application of braces, normally acquired through a minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Preferred
• ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc. Preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees