Orthopedic Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH seeks an Orthopedic Technician to support outpatient clinics, procedural units, and specialty services. You will apply, adjust and remove casts and splints, and assist with patient care, education, and clinic flow.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 0-3 years in healthcare; OTC certification is encouraged. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment in the Ortho Clinical Support team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust and remove orthopedic casts and splints for upper and lower extremities.
• Assist with patient assessments and vital signs, and educate families on device care and activity limits.
• Document care accurately and support clinic operations such as scheduling and referrals.
• Cover after-hours clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays until 6:00 PM.

Job description

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.

Facility

Dayton Children's - South Campus

Department

Ortho Clinical Support - South Campus

Schedule

Full time

Hours

40

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.