Pediatric Orthopedic Technician – Casts & Splints

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Orange County is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to join the Ortho Clinic and inpatient teams in Irvine, CA. You will apply and remove splints and casts and educate families on cast care.

Required: at least 1 year of medical field experience with casting and splinting; a High School Diploma or GED; training as an orthopedic technician, medic, or EMT. BLS is mandatory; OTC/ROT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills.
• Ability to set goals and promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.

Responsibilities

• The Orthopedic Technician applies and removes splints and casts.
• Provides education related to cast care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Orange County is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to join the Ortho Clinic and inpatient teams in Irvine, CA. You will apply and remove splints and casts and educate families on cast care.

Required: at least 1 year of medical field experience with casting and splinting; a High School Diploma or GED; training as an orthopedic technician, medic, or EMT. BLS is mandatory; OTC/ROT certification is preferred.