Orthopedic Technician 1 - Duluth (PRN)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an orthopedic support staff member to assist in inpatient and outpatient care. This role supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical and surgical tasks, ensuring safe patient care and a safe environment.

The position requires strong knowledge of casting, splinting, and instrumentation, with emphasis on pediatric care, aseptic technique, and teamwork; prior clinical exposure preferred but not required; BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Six months of clinical experience.
• One year of orthopedic cast technical skills.
• Experience in pediatrics.
• Familiarity with orthopedic instrumentation and basic aseptic technique.
• Ability to cast, splint, and maintain hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
• 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, injuries, or safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines for Neonate to Adult.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure Joint Commission readiness.
• Performs patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.

Skills

Orthopedic casting & splinting

Aseptic technique

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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Job Description

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.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of clinical experience
• One year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills
• Experience in pediatrics

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, hardware, and procedures
• Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance

Job Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
• 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.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2270 Duluth Hwy

Job Family

Rehab