Orthopedic Technologist I

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama seeks an Orthopedic Technologist I to support pediatric orthopedic care across clinics, ED, OR and inpatient units. Under supervision of physicians and APPs, you will assist with procedures, device management, and emergency interventions while ensuring safe, age-appropriate care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and efficient clinic operations in a busy pediatric environment. Full-time daytime schedule with occasional call is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 1 year of staff-level rehab or pediatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orthopedic procedures and device management.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow to enhance efficiency.
• Provide age-appropriate care across clinics, ED, OR and inpatient units.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Casting equipment

Cast saws

Traction equipment

Job description

In Orthopedic Clinic at Main Campus Lowder Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday- Friday 8-4:30 with call.

The Orthopedic Technologist I works under the supervision of the ordering faculty physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to provide assistive care and support for patients in specialty care clinics, Emergency Department, Operating Room and inpatient units. Assists with orthopedic procedures, device management, and emergency interventions while ensuring safe, age-appropriate care. Collaborates with team members and supports efficient clinic operations, contributing to a positive patient experience and high-quality care.

Other information:

• Dressings, casts, appliances
• Spica tables
• Traction equipment
• Risser spinal table
• Retractors/other surgical instrumentation as required
• Cast saws
• Computers

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications: Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications: Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications: Nonessential:

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Rehabilitation Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treat of musculoskeletal conditions of childhood. It is a statewide and regional referral center for congenital, developmental and traumatic disorders for children from birth through adolescence. Our physicians, Fellows, Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners evaluate and treat conditions ranging from the simple to the complex including: Scoliosis and other spinal conditions, hip disorders of childhood, clubfeet and other foot anomalies, congenital and traumatic limb deficiencies, limb lengthening, Blount's disease and angular limb abnormalities, upper extremity and hand disorders, fractures and dislocations, growth plate injuries, neuromuscular disease, brachial plexus palsies and dwarfism. Rehabilitation Clinic includes the services of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physicians. Services cover a variety of diseases and conditions including but not limited to cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, brachial plexus injury, and stroke. These physicians have special interests in spasticity management and provide maintenance of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps and perform Botulinum Toxin and Phenol injections for treatment of spasticity and other movement disorders.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-4:30 with call, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days