Orthopedic Technician 1-PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

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About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

• No minimum experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of clinical experience.
• One year of experience in orthopedic cast technical.
• Experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all surgical 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.
• Provides on-call services.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees