Children's Health Plano , TX 75023
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title: Orthopedic Tech
Department: Andrews Institute
Location: Plano
Shift: Float position across all three locations, requiring flexibility for an 8-hour shift within clinic hours of 7 AM to 7 PM (with advance notice). Majority of shifts will be between 8 AM and 5 PM, two clinics operate outside these hours.
Job Type: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Orthopedic Tech involves the application and removal of all types of casts and splints. A person in this role typically has at least two years of experience in orthopedic patient care. Certification by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBOCT) is preferred. The individual works independently without supervision and may be required to provide call coverage.
REQUIREMENTS
Articulates descriptions of orthopedic conditions to patients and their families based on the understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another.
Applies, adjusts, and removes all common orthopedic devices, using a manual or standard practice as a guideline.
Performs basic casting, including the application of SPICA casts
Knowledge of theory and application of skin or skeletal traction.
Must perform in an operating room environment as a first and second assistant or scrub technician under the direct supervision of a surgeon.
POSITION SUMMARY
EDUCATION
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: BLS/CPR thru the American Heart Association upon Hire
Required: National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) - within 2 years of date of hire
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits
Family Support- Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
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