Orthopedic Technician - Days

Children's Wisconsin; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking an Orthopedic Technician who delivers direct pediatric orthopedic care and collaborates with the healthcare team to assess, prioritize, and care for clinic patients. The role supports care at the Greenfield location and other sites while maintaining a Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements include 1+ year pediatric orthopedic experience preferred, High School diploma or GED, and BLS within 90 days with CMA/ORTHO certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of orthopedic instruments, casting techniques, and brace application.
• Ability to transfer and ambulate patients, lift devices up to 75 pounds.
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, providers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric orthopedic care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Assess, prioritize, and deliver patient care for clinic populations.
• Support care coordination across clinic locations and schedule.

Skills

Orthopedic instruments

Casting techniques

Brace application

Transfer patients

Lift up to 75 pounds

Ambulate patients

Interpersonal skills

Time management

PC skills

Communication with families

Analytical thinking

Guest relations

Education

High School diploma or GED or HSED

Biology/Physics coursework

Job description

Orthopedic Technician functions with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of direct orthopedic care to children. Partner with the healthcare team to assess, prioritize, and provide care for clinic patient population. Meet specific requirements, goals, and competencies established within the orthopedic clinic.

Location & Schedule

• Primary location: Greenfield Clinic (3365 S 103rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227)
• Other clinics: Milwaukee Hospital, Delafield, Mequon, Kenosha
• Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (8‑hr shift)
• No evenings or weekends

Experience

• 1+ years pediatric experience in orthopedics with proven competency in relevant practice areas (preferred)

Education

• High School graduate or GED or HSED required
• Coursework in biology or physics preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS‑Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association / American Red Cross) – required within 90 days
• CMA‑Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants) – preferred
• ORTHO‑Orthopedic Technician (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc.) – preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery instruments, casting techniques, application of braces (minimum one year related experience preferred)
• Ability to transfer, ambulate patients, lift orthopedic devices, stand for long periods and lift objects up to 75 pounds
• Frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, squatting; occasional push/pull and overhead work
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, patients, parents, and staff
• Flexibility of time and duties in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with personal computer operations and functions
• Effective communication with patients, families, providers, staff, and leadership
• Analytical ability to observe and communicate problems as they arise
• Promotes courteous behavior as outlined in department guest relations guidelines

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Wisconsin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.