Orthopedic Technician 2 PRN MACON

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to provide support in clinical and surgical settings. The role involves assisting orthopedic surgeons, maintaining patient hardware, and ensuring safe patient care in a pediatric environment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in orthopedic skills, a high school diploma, and relevant certifications. This position is crucial for facilitating excellent service to patients and families at our facility in Macon, Georgia.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills.
• Must have a certification from a recognized school or program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
• Performs patient intake process including height/weight and vital signs.
• Applies and maintains traction and other patient hardware systems.
• Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
• Participates in maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Orthopedic cast technical skills

Familiarity with orthopedic instrumentation

Basic casting and splinting

Knowledge of basic aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift

• Day
• Wednesday
• Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 4:30 AM
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN

Job Description

Provides orthopedic support services inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Oversees performance of Orthopedic Technician 1. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of clinical experience
• Experience in pediatrics
• Experience in supervision

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Must have ONE of the following: National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) through American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP), or associate’s degree or certificate from a NAOT Recognized School and Program
• 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.
• Perform patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.
• Remove splint/cast, as needed, for x-ray.
• Apply splints/casts as ordered by provider/athletic trainer.
• Remove splints/casts at end of treatment, as ordered.
• 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.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with managerial aspects of orthopedic cost center.
• Precepts and trains Orthopedic Tech I in acquiring skills for job performance.
• Scrubs on identified orthopedic cases.
• 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.

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

250 Martin Luther King Blvd

Job Family

Rehab