Orthopedic Technician

Children's Wisconsin • Greenfield, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The Orthopedic Technician will function with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of direct Orthopedic care to children and their families. 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. Location: Greenfield Outpatient Clinic (3365 South 103rd St., Milwaukee, WI) Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:45 or 8:00am – 4:30 or 5:00pm) No evenings No weekends

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/National Safety Council within 90 Days required
• Requires flexibility of time and duties in order to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with physicians, patients, parents and staff.
• 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
• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc. preferred
• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery instruments, orthopedic casting techniques, application of braces preferred.
• Course work in biology or physics preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees