Orthopedic Technician - Part Time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Sandy Springs, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides orthopedic support services inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Oversees performance of Orthopedic Technician 1. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have ONE of the following: National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) through American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP), or associates degree or certificate from a NAOT Recognized School and Program
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

6 months of clinical experience
Experience in pediatrics
Experience in supervision

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members
Perform patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.
Remove splint/cast, as needed, for x-ray.
Apply splints/casts as ordered by provider/athletic trainer.
Remove splints/casts at end of treatment, as ordered.
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.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with managerial aspects of orthopedic cost center.
Precepts and trains Orthopedic Techn I in acquiring skills for job performance.
Scrubs on identified orthopedic cases.
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.