Ortho Tech

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to assist with casting, removal, and adjustments, and to support the orthopedic clinic in patient care. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and efficient procedure support.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (preferred), BLS, ROT/OTC certs or willingness to obtain ROT exam within 18 months, and 2 years in a health care setting with patient and staff interaction.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• ROT or OTC certification through ASOP or NBCOT, or agreement to complete ROT exam within 18 months.
• One year experience in casting under physician supervision or six months under ROT supervision.
• Two years of experience in a health care setting working with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply, remove and adjust casts and soft goods.
• Assist orthopedic procedures to expedite patient care.
• Promote patient education and safety and enhance satisfaction.
• Demonstrate understanding of resource utilization and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Orthopedic Clinic provides a full ranges of services relating to musculoskeletal injuries and congenital disorders. Professional consultation, education, and outreach programs and services are available.

Position Summary

Responsible for application, removal and adjustment of casts and soft goods. This role helps the medical staff with orthopedic procedures whenever needed to expedite the patient care process. Responsibilities include promoting patient education and safety, enhancing customer satisfaction, demonstrating understanding of resource utilization and completing all other duties as assigned.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) Certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) or Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT).
• - If a candidate is not an ROT or OTC the employee must agree to complete the ROT examination within 18 months from the date of hire. To qualify for the exam, the employee must have one year experience in casting under the direction of a physician or six months experience under the supervision of an ROT.

Education:

High School Diploma preferred

Experience:

Two years of experience in a health care setting working with patients and staff, providing assistance with responsibilities such as a Medical Assistant (MA), preferably as an Orthopedic Technician.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.