Orthopedic Technician

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Location: Candidates should have the ability to cover shifts at both Atlantic County Specialty Care (Mays Landing NJ) and Main Campus (Philadelphia, PA). What you will do Casting: Able to apply all types of casting materials (plaster/fiberglass) independently as patient care requires. Safely removes all types of casts without patient injury. Assists surgeon in application/removal of casts (when surgeon’s presence is required) in either operating room (OR) or outpatient setting: Mehta cast, Hip and Shoulder spica cast, Petrie cast. Maintain the cast room in a neat, clean, organized fashion. Supplies: Assists with maintenance of adequate supplies of slings, splints and casting materials in the cast room and in inpatient areas/OR where applicable. Orders supplies weekly or as needed. Maintain adequate daily inventory in the cast room, operating room, cast care and rehabilitation areas for traction supplies. Work with lead technician and purchasing department to ensure high quality products in most cost-effective manner. Participate in product trials as appropriate. Billing: Complete patient billing process as assigned for procedures performed in the cast room or operating room in appropriate electronic system. Maintenance of equipment and traction: Ensure presence and maintenance of cast saws and other cast removal equipment in patient care areas. Set up and/or adjust traction per physician’s order. Assist with placement and removal of skeletal traction pins. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications Experience with casting, equipment maintenance & inventory of supplies preferred Experience with billing and medical terminology preferred Knowledge in Anatomy/Physiology, Kinesiology or Athletic Training a plus Skills and Abilities Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (Required proficiency) To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.