Orthopedic Technician - Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic - Days

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award‑winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers. Job Overview Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, the Orthopedic Tech applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting. This role provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels and orders and maintains supplies in the cast room. Responsibilities Applies casts, splints and other DME to orthopedic patients. Provides patient/family teaching across educational levels. Orders and maintains supplies in the cast room. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in patient care related to casts, splints and wound care. Requires supervisor guidance for schedule changes, legal issues and deviations from standard care. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Orthopedic Technician Certified (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT) preferred. BLS certification required. Current/active OTC certification preferred for continued employment. Experience: Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting preferred; Experience required: N/A. Education: High school diploma or GED required; N/A preferred. Independent action: Functions under direction of licensed independent practitioner; Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor regarding schedule changes, legal issues, direct care deviations and educational resources. Physical Requirements Physical: Lifting greater than 100 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances. Activities: Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking. Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adapt to frequent changes. EEO Statement Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems