Orthopedic Technician
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 6701 Fannin St

Orthopedic Technician, Sr

Location

Houston, Texas

Contract Length

14 weeks

Schedule

• Variable shifts
• 8 hours per day
• 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Provide casting and medical assistance to licensed providers during scheduled clinic visits and in the emergency center. Responsibilities include patient intake and rooming, applying casts and splints, basic hardware maintenance, documentation, family education on cast care, communication with the orthopedic team, and managing casting/clinic supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Orthopedic Technologist (3 years of experience)
• Orthopedic Technologist experience within the last year
• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience doing basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Basic aseptic technique
• Familiarity with orthopedic instrumentation, hardware, equipment, and casting/splinting procedures
• Knowledge of pediatric development stages
• Knowledge of nursing/medical assistant patient care tasks
• Knowledge of managed care industry concepts
• Knowledge of related medical terminology
• Customer service skills
• Basic computer and clinic/patient care office equipment operation
• Interpersonal, verbal communication, and time management skills
• Quick decision-making and self-initiated work behaviors