Orthopedic Technician 1- Scottish Rite ED, Part time and Full time available, varying shifts
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GAFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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The Orthopedic Technician 1 provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients and supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. The role contributes to safe patient care and a safe environment. The posting lists no minimum experience requirement, while preferring clinical experience, orthopedic cast technical skills, and pediatric experience.
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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Provides orthopedic support services to inpatients and outpatients. Supports orthopedic surgeons in clinical, surgical, and other patient care responsibilities. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
- No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months of clinical experience
- 1 year of experience in orthopedic cast technical skills
- Experience in pediatrics
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
- 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)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, hardware, and procedures
- Knowledge of basic aseptic technique and ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance
Job Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to all orthopedic service staff members.
- 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.
- Remove splints/casts at the end of treatment, as ordered.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Performs patient intake process including height/weight, vital signs, and intake questionnaires.
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.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Rehab
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