Orthopedic Technician 1 - Duluth (PRN)

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Support Technician to assist in inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll support orthopedic surgeons, apply traction and hardware systems, and help patients and families with care needs while maintaining safety and quality.

No minimum experience required; preferred candidates may have pediatric care exposure, BLS certification within 30 days, and familiarity with casting, splinting, and aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Six months of clinical exposure in orthopedics or related field is preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment or prior to first day in department.

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.
• Demonstrates safety and aseptic technique in line with policies.

Skills

Orthopedic knowledge

Pediatric care

Basic patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orthopedic instrumentation

Casting equipment

Splinting materials

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Worker Sub-Type PRN

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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