Orthopedic Technician 1 PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, committed to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. The company culture is centered on "People first. Children always." This role provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients, assisting orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. The position proactively supports efforts to ensure the delivery of safe patient care and services, promoting a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. As a not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations, and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

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

Six months of clinical experience
One 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.
Removes 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.