Ortho/Cast Technician - Orthopedic Center

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks an Orthopedic Technician to assist orthopedic physicians in examination, treatment, and follow-up care for pediatric patients with orthopedic conditions. Schedule is Monday–Friday (Day Shift) with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

You will prepare patients for procedures, apply and remove casts, splints, and braces, assist with reductions of fractures and dislocations, order and maintain inventory of supplies, and ensure sterile

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA or Medical Assisting Program certification is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date.

Skills

Excellent customer service, Interper

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Medical Assisting Program certification

Job description

Overview:

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift) No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Job Description Summary:

Assists the Orthopedic Physicians in the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:

• Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), or equivalent, preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience:

• One year previous healthcare experience, preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY:

• Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, DecisionMaking, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel, Walking

FREQUENTLY:

• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Sitting, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY:

• Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person (s) and/or equipment. Local travel to offsite locations “The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”

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