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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Orthopedic Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeVirginia, USA$23.68 - $46.55In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Two years of experience in orthopedics or a related field is required.
  • Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
  • Ability to utilize various office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Must be an active member of the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists within 180 days.
  • Must pass the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists certification and/or maintain National Board Certification within two years.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with applying and removing basic and specialized bracing, plaster and fiberglass casts, including pre-made functional bracing, cast bracing, spica casts, and body casts, in wards, clinics, and the operating room.
  • Assist residents, nurses, and technologists with proper application techniques for casting, splinting, and traction.
  • Apply, modify, and dismantle traction equipment.
  • Complete rounds as required.
  • Complete service and supply charge forms.
  • Help maintain adequate supplies in designated areas.
  • Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
  • Assist with evaluating orthopedic supplies.
  • Provide patient care and education to patients and their families on a variety of orthopedic subjects.
  • Communicate with patients and their families at a level they can comfortably understand.
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation.
  • Stop when uncertain and take time to resolve the situation.
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
  • Attend carefully to important details and practice Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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