Pediatric Orthopedic Technician – Day Shift

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services. You will assist orthopedic staff, prepare patients, and manage casts and splints under physician direction, ensuring safety and high-quality care.

The role requires 1 year of orthopedic casting experience and a BLS certification within 30 days of employment, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to Joint Commission readiness.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must have ONE of: National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) through American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP), or associates degree or certificate from a NAOT Recognized School and Program

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
• Perform patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.
• Remove splint/cast, as needed, for x-ray.
• Apply splints/casts as ordered by provider/athletic trainer.
• Remove splints/casts at end of treatment, as ordered.
• Applies and maintains traction and other patient hardware systems.
• Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, e.g., coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, and volunteers.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with managerial aspects of orthopedic cost center.
• Precepts and trains Orthopedic Tech I in acquiring skills for job performance.
• Scrubs on identified orthopedic cases.
• Reports mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

Orthopedic instrumentation

Aseptic technique

Casting and splinting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services. You will assist orthopedic staff, prepare patients, and manage casts and splints under physician direction, ensuring safety and high-quality care.

The role requires 1 year of orthopedic casting experience and a BLS certification within 30 days of employment, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to Joint Commission readiness.