Orthopedic Technologist: Cast Room Expert

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to provide direct orthopedic technology care in hospital settings, including cast application and traction setups.

You will work under the supervision of physicians and the Chief Orthopedic Technologist, performing patient rounds, assisting in procedures, and ensuring sterile technique while documenting care and charges accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical office providing orthopedic technology care.
• Completion of Technical Orthopedic Technologist program.
• NAOT certification or eligibility preferred.
• CPR HeartSaver preferred.
• Ability to apply casts and manage traction per protocol.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Applies, adjusts, and removes all common orthopedic devices.
• Assists physicians and performs patient care activities as scheduled or as needed.
• Cleans equipment after each use and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Completes assigned patients rounds in a timely manner.
• Completes program-related documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Apply, modify, and remove upper and lower extremity casts.
• Exhibits aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples, and setting up surgical fields and functional application of skin and skeletal traction.
• Enters charges, required patient information, and other data into the computer in an accurate and timely manner according to departmental guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and reporting relationships with the Chief Orthopedic Technologist.
• Interprets, with guidance and supervision, simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
• Performs in an operating room environment under the direct supervision of a surgeon.

Skills

NAOT certification

CPR HeartSaver

Ortho casting skills

Sanitation and aseptic technique

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving in clinical settings

Education

Technical Orthopedic Technologist program

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to provide direct orthopedic technology care in hospital settings, including cast application and traction setups.

You will work under the supervision of physicians and the Chief Orthopedic Technologist, performing patient rounds, assisting in procedures, and ensuring sterile technique while documenting care and charges accurately.