Orthopedic Technician I

Nemours Children's Health•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a full-time Orthopedic Technician I to join its team in Orlando, Florida. The position supports providers and expedites patient care by performing casting procedures and applying or approving soft goods. The technician is responsible for casting and orthopedic equipment, including applying, modifying, and removing casts, splints, and soft goods; instructing patients and families in their care; and maintaining inventory. The role also includes assisting with patient rooming, obtaining vital signs, entering patient information into the EMR, preparing documentation for provider review, assisting with examinations and procedures, and ensuring accurate ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes. Under provider direction, the technician schedules therapy, surgery, and diagnostic tests, including pre-authorization and patient notification. The technician prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms and may cross-cover other clinical departments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required to meet clinic operational needs. Travel throughout Central Florida is required, including to Nemours Children's Hospital, Winter Garden, Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary, and the Narcoossee Fracture Clinic, with occasional travel to Lakeland and Melbourne.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Specialized training of one year beyond high school.
One to three years of experience.
American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.
Ability to describe orthopedic conditions and demonstrate a basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships.
Ability to apply, adjust, and remove common orthopedic devices using a manual or standard practice as a guide.
Knowledge of the theory and application of skin or skeletal traction.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques for dressing changes, suture or staple removal, and surgical-field setup.
Ability to interpret simple fractures and dislocations on X-ray films.
Ability to function in an operating-room environment as a first or second assistant or scrub technician under direct surgeon supervision.
Ability to supervise and train other certified, eligible Orthopedic Technologists.
Ability to travel to satellite locations throughout Central Florida.

Responsibilities

Perform casting procedures and apply or approve soft goods to support patient care.
Maintain responsibility for casting and orthopedic equipment.
Apply, modify, and remove casts, splints, and soft goods in clinic and, when necessary, in the hospital.
Instruct patients and parents or legal guardians in the appropriate use and care of casts and orthopedic equipment.
Maintain inventory of casting materials, splints, and soft goods.
Assist with patient rooming, obtain vital signs, and capture and enter patient information into the EMR.
Ensure that documentation, including X-rays and laboratory reports, is available for provider review.
Prepare patients and exam rooms and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Ensure accurate ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes are recorded.
Under provider direction, schedule PT/OT, surgery, and diagnostic tests, including pre-authorization and patient notification.
Prepare, clean, and stock clinic exam rooms.
Cross-cover in other clinical departments as needed.
Assist providers as needed to expedite patient care.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market.
Annual incentive compensation recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement.
Health, life, dental, and vision benefits.
403B with employer match.
Licensure, CME, and dues allowance.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness due to not-for-profit status.
Florida-based employees benefit from no state income tax; Delaware-based employees benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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