Orthopedic Technician - Days

Children's Wisconsin; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to deliver direct pediatric orthopedic care and partner with the healthcare team to assess, prioritize, and provide care for the clinic patient population. This role supports multiple Milwaukee-area clinics, with regular daytime hours and no evenings or weekends, requiring 1+ year pediatric ortho experience, a HS diploma, and BLS within 90 days.

You will assist with instruments, casting, braces, lifting and patient transfers, while

Qualifications

• 1+ year pediatric experience in orthopedics (preferred)
• BLS certification within 90 days required
• CMA certification preferred
• ORTHO certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct pediatric orthopedic care in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Assess, prioritize, and provide care for clinic patient population
• Assist with instrument handling, casting and brace applications
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and patient comfort during procedures

Skills

Pediatric orthopedic experience

Instruments & casting techniques

Patient transfer & lifting up to 75lbs

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Biology or physics coursework preferred

Tools

Orthopedic instruments

Casting materials

Brace application techniques

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.