Orthopedic Technician Entry

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Location Aurora
Position Type Regular
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Job Overview

The Orthopedic Technician- Entry assists professional staff (RNs, Physicians, NPs, PAs) in managing the healthcare and support needs of orthopedic patients and families in a clinic/hospital setting. Performs delegated activities including rooming, application and removal of patient splints, casts, braces, and other orthotic devices. The Orthopedic Technician will receive mentoring and training to be able to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the specialized field of pediatric orthopedics.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Location: Anschutz Medical Campus with travel to any of the 8 Network of Care sites
• Shift: Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm; no weekends or holidays
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; full-time -- eligible for benefits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Completes an eight-week training program to learn how to manage basic and routine care of pediatric orthopedic patients, which include: placing upper extremity casts, short arm, long arm, thumb spica, demonstrate basic lower extremity casting, including short leg casts (both non-weightbearing and weightbearing) as well as a long leg cast (both non-weightbearing and weightbearing).
2. Identifies patient/family learning needs, readiness to learn and utilizes appropriate teaching strategies while providing interventions outlined in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrates basic casting skills following the departmental protocols learned in the training program.
4. Demonstrates safe application and removal of orthopedic durable medical equipment. Able to verbalize the names of various braces and the how they are applied and the uses for each. Upon skill validation, will be able to perform tasks alone.
5. Demonstrates safe and effective technique for removal of basic fiberglass casts.
6. Follows guidelines for specific responsibilities for care delivery, organizational skills, to include prioritization and time management of clinic flow.
7. Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement and growth.
8. Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and workspaces to contribute to a safe and healthy patient care environment.
9. Performs routine care for orthopedic patients as needed at one of the multi-provider sites and assists with scheduling conflicts, changes, cancellations, and workflow issues.
10. Understands the roles within the multidisciplinary team providing family centered patient care while maintaining objective and professional boundaries.
11. Follows guidelines and documents the process to provide developmentally appropriate care to infants and children with complex health care needs and the plans of care in implementing patient/family care.
12. Attends departmental meetings and can speak to quality improvement initiatives, patient education needs, and efficiency in clinics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certification(s): BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $20.33 to $30.50

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.