Orthopedic Technician Macon, GA

Overview

Orthopedic Support Technician role providing inpatients and outpatients services, supporting orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and patient care responsibilities. Responsibilities include supervising Orthopedic Technician I and promoting safe patient care and a safe environment.

Work Shift:

Day

Work Day(s):
Monday – Friday

Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM

Shift End Time: 4:30 PM

• 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills

• 6 months of clinical experience
• Experience in pediatrics
• Experience in supervision

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have ONE of the following:
  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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department (ED)

• Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, hardware, and procedures
• Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance

• 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 (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 Technician I in acquiring skills for job performance
• Scrubs on identified orthopedic cases
• Reports mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, injuries, or safety issues to supervisor or compliance office immediately
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines and participates in maintaining Joint Commission readiness

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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