Orthopedic Technician - Full time - Days

Children's Wisconsin•Greenfield, WI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Technician functions with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of direct Orthopedic care to children. 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. Primary Location: Greenfield Clinic (3365 S 103rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227) Other clinics include: Milwaukee Hospital, Delafield, Mequon and/or Kenosha. Children's Wisconsin is the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Requirements

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross within 90 Days Required
Knowledge of orthopedic surgery instruments, orthopedic casting techniques, application of braces, normally acquired through a minimum of one year related experience preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

1+ years pediatric experience in orthopedics with proven competency in all relevant areas of practice preferred
Course work in biology or physics preferred
CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Preferred
ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc. Preferred

Responsibilities

Functions with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of direct Orthopedic care to children.
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.