What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN position at Children's National Hospital?

Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics. Candidates with patient care experience encouraged to apply.

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

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