Orthopedic Technician

Irvine, California

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

The Orthopedic Technician applies and removes all forms of splints and casts within the Ortho Clinic and upon request in the inpatient setting. Is also responsible for providing education related to cast care.

Minimum $28.07 Midpoint $37.18 Maximum $46.31 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Required:
  
  Minimum one (1) year of medical field experience with casting and splinting application and removal.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in a pediatric orthopedic clinic.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.

• Required:
  
  Previous training as an orthopedic technician, medic, or emergency medical technician (EMT).

• Required:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual
  - English and Spanish.

• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) or Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT) or 1 additional year of medical field experience with casting and splinting application and removal.
• Preferred:
  Registered Orthopedic Technician.

Functional Demand:
Medium
- High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient). Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision.

Airborne Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.

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