Orthopedic Technician

Job Summary: Under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon, the Orthopedics Technician is responsible for all phases of technical orthopedics including the safe and expert application of all standard and specialized pediatric casts, softgoods, DME and traction as well as accurate billing of cast room procedures and supplies.

Job#Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: 2+ years of full-time experience as an orthopedic technician. 1+ year of experience in an acute care hospital setting.# Pediatric experience is highly desirable.

Certificiation/Licensure: Current BLS Certification Knowledge, Skills # Abilities; Interact in a courteous and professional manner with children and their families in a high volume, multi-cultural clinical setting. Good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Sit: Up to 3 hours/day Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours Reach:

Up to 6 hours Rep Use of UE/Gasp: Up to 6 hrs Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs., over 25# with assistance or equipment This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon, the Orthopedics Technician is responsible for all phases of technical orthopedics including the safe and expert application of all standard and specialized pediatric casts, softgoods, DME and traction as well as accurate billing of cast room procedures and supplies.

Job Requirements:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: 2+ years of full-time experience as an orthopedic technician. 1+ year of experience in an acute care hospital setting. Pediatric experience is highly desirable.

Certificiation/Licensure: Current BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; Interact in a courteous and professional manner with children and their families in a high volume, multi-cultural clinical setting. Good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Sit: Up to 3 hours/day

Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours

Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours

Reach:

Up to 6 hours

Rep Use of UE/Gasp: Up to 6 hrs

Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs., over 25# with assistance or equipment

This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.