Orthopedic Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support orthopedic practitioners in clinic settings with patient care for musculoskeletal conditions.

You will apply and remove casts, assist with splints and DME, maintain a clean, safe work area, monitor stock levels, and help with patient intake, discharge and follow-up in a busy pediatric clinic.

This PRN role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years as a cast technician in a similar clinical setting.
• Ability to create a positive rapport with patients and their families while working in a stressful healthcare environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while rendering a high-level of quality care.
• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
• Certified as an Orthopedic Technologist (OT) through the NAOT or similar accrediting organization.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts, changes dressings, and removes sutures/staples as directed by the presiding practitioner.
• Assists providers with the application, adjustment and removal of splints, slings and other orthopedic DME related appliances.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversees the orthopedic material stock levels and places orders to replenish supplies on an as needed basis.
• Supports routine clinic care functions, including patient intake, discharge, and care follow up
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Autonomous work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1054196

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position assists the orthopedic practitioners and other staff members with the care and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Technician will predominately operate in the clinic locations however, there are occasions where they may be required to perform work in a hospital based setting.

Position Duties

• Applies and removes casts, changes dressings, and removes sutures/staples as directed by the presiding practitioner. The employee documents actions taken, supplies used, techniques utilized, related measurements, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record according to Phoenix Children's policy.
• Assists providers with the application, adjustment and removal of splints, slings and other orthopedic DME related appliances.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversees the orthopedic material stock levels and places orders to replenish supplies on an as needed basis.
• Supports routine clinic care functions, including patient intake, discharge, and care follow up
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Two or more years as a cast technician in a similar clinical setting.
Required Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Ability to creat a positive rapport with the patienst and their family members while working in a stressful healthcare environment.
Required Yes No 2. Ability to work autonomously while rendering a high-level of quality care.
Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
Required Yes No 2. Certified as an Orthopedic Technologist (OT) through the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT) or similar accrediting organization.
Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree