Orthopedic Technician PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Mark, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 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. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. 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. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Requirements

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 orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients.
Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities.
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.