Orthopaedic Technologist I

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a day-shift, full-time Orthopaedics Center assistant to support casting, patient intake, and basic care tasks in a busy clinical environment.

You will help with casts, splints, and braces, prepare exam rooms, and assist orthopedic providers, while ensuring efficient clinic flow and a positive patient experience. Hospital standards include HIPAA compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice - Assist with the application and removal of basic casts, splints, and braces for orthopedic patients. Support orthopedic providers and staff by helping with routine patient care tasks, including preparing patients for their visit and helping maintain clinic flow.
• Interdepartmental Duties - Assist with casting in OR setting and support ED/Orthopedic staff as needed while maintaining sterile precautions.
• Inventory Management - Maintain casting area, check stock, and coordinate discrepancies in the pyxis system; assist with cleaning and safety checks.
• Compliance - Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., JCAHO, HIPAA).
• Customer Service - Communicate clearly with patients/families and assist in problem solving to improve patient experience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $22.79 - $28.53
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Amb Svcs Orthopaedics Ctr

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

32

FTE

0.8

Employee Status

Regular

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice - Assist with the application and removal of basic casts, splints, and braces for orthopedic patients. Support orthopedic providers and clinical staff by helping with routine patient care tasks, including preparing patients for their visit and helping maintain an efficient clinic flow. Perform patient intake duties, such as obtaining vital signs, confirming patient information, documenting medical histories, and preparing exam rooms. Provide general assistance to Ambulatory Services, the Orthopedic Division, and other hospital departments that need basic orthopedic support. Help ensure a positive patient and family experience by communicating clearly, offering basic instructions on cast or splint care, and responding to questions within the scope of the role
• Interdepartmental Duties - Offer excellent care to orthopedic patients during emergency room visits, during specified times. Able to assist with casting in OR setting. Be aware of sterile precautions during and after orthopedic surgical cases. Be available if time permits to assist Orthopedic staff with in-house patients. Able to be functional in ED and always practicing with a physician.
• Inventory Management - Display the ability to maintain casting area, check stock and coordinate discrepancies with the Ortho Tech Supervisor. Consistently and accurately capture charges of inventory dispersed through the pyxsis system. Assist with cleaning of patient stations after use, and be aware of potential safety hazards. Remain current in and consistently practice CCHMC blood and body fluid precautions. Performs scheduled, routine safety checks on identified equipment and logs action. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner when issues are identified that require their attention.
• Compliance - Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards.
• Customer Service - Utilize basic approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. Participate in identifying improvements in response to customer needs. Facilitates involvement of patients/families (shared care) in decisions and goal setting for care outcomes.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No prior experience required

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation- Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future - for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability