Orthopedic Technician

Job Description - Orthopedic Technician (260000RF) Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics. 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 diverse 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 for 2 Years (Required) Responsibilities Assist with the application and removal of basic and specialized bracing, plaster and fiberglass cast on the wards, in the clinic, and in the O.R. Assist residents, nurses, and technologists with proper application techniques in casting, splinting and traction. Apply, modify and dismantle traction equipment. Complete rounds as required. Complete required documentation: service and supply charge forms. Ensure effective use of resources: maintain supplies, assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment, evaluate orthopaedic supplies. Serve as a communication link for patients and their families: provide patient care and education on orthopaedic subjects, communicate at an understandable level. Safety: speak up about unsafe behavior, validate information for decision making, stop in uncertainty, provide accurate, clear, timely communication, promote safety, practice Stop, Think, Act and Review. Organizational Accountabilities: maintain cast room, monitor efficient patient flow, keep environment clean and safe. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in mission, uphold core principles, committed to diversity, demonstrate integrity, maintain confidentiality. Customer Service Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior, partner with team members, receptive to others’ ideas. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment, demonstrate flexibility, identify improvement opportunities, make decisions using sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently, search for less costly ways of doing things. Location District of Columbia-Washington CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Details Position Status: Regular - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm Full-Time Salary Range: 49254.4 - 96824 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Children’s 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 and pay transparency policy are available. Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free workplace. This includes prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana despite legality in DC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Medical Center