Orthopedic Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH, seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support orthopedic providers across outpatient clinics and specialty services. The role focuses on applying, adjusting, and removing casts and splints with attention to patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, patient education on device care, and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and staff to maintain workflow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• OTC certification highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove orthopedic casts and splints.
• Assist with patient assessments such as vital signs and pain screening.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device care and activity limitations.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety standards and document care.
• Support clinic operations such as scheduling, referrals, and patient throughput.
• Cover after-hours clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays until 6:00 PM.

Education

High School Diploma

0-3 years healthcare experience

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - South Campus

Department:

Ortho Clinical Support - South Campus

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

The Orthopedic Technician plays a vital role in supporting orthopedic providers and enhancing patient care across outpatient clinics, procedural units, and specialty services. The Ortho Tech is responsible for the application, adjustment, and removal of orthopedic casts, splints, and related devices, while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the treatment process. This role works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinic staff to support efficient clinic flow, high quality care delivery, and an excellent patient and family experience.

Ortho Techs demonstrate strong clinical skills in casting and splinting (including upper and lower extremity applications), assist with patient assessments such as vital signs and pain screening, and provide clear education to patients and caregivers regarding device care, activity limitations, and follow up needs. They are expected to maintain compliance with infection prevention, HIPAA, and safety standards, while accurately documenting care and supporting clinic operations such as scheduling coordination, referrals, and patient throughput.

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

0-3 years of healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications

OTC certification highly encouraged

Department Specific Job Details

Will be responsible for covering after hours clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays until 6:00PM.