Orthopedic Technician Job at Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC

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  • Children's National Medical Center
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description - Orthopedic Technician (240000MW) Job Description Description Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics. "Candidates with patient care experience encouraged to apply." Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Experience in Orthopedics or related field (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. Ability to utilize various office equipment. Ability to communicate with patients and their families of divers cultural backgrounds. Required Licenses and Certifications Must be active member in the National Association of Orthopedic Technologist (N. A. O. T .) 180 Days . Must pass the N. B. C. O. T . certification and/or maintain their National Board Certification 2 Yrs (Required) Functional Accountabilities Effectively performs technical duties Assist with the application and removal of basic and specialized bracing, plaster and fiberglass cast (i.e. pre-made functional bracing, cast bracing, spica cast, body cast, etc.) on the wards, in the clinic and in the O.R. Assist residents, nurses, and technologist with proper application techniques in casting, splinting and traction. Apply , modify and dismantle traction equipment. Complete rounds as required. Completes required documentation Complete service and supply charge forms Ensures effective use of resources Assist with maintaining adequate supplies in designated areas. Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment. Assist with the evaluation of orthopaedic supplies. Is a communication link for patients and their families Provide patient care and education in a variety of orthopaedic subjects to patients and their families. Provide patient communication on a level that is comfortable and understandable for the patient and their family. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Maintains Cast room Monitor and ensure efficient patient flow in the clinic cast room Maintain a clean and safe environment in the cast room. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Job : Allied Health Organization Organization : Surgery COE Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8a-430p Job Posting Job Posting : May 20, 2024, 7:15:31 PM Full-Time Salary Range Full-Time Salary Range : 49254.4 - 96824 Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Medical Center

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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