Orthopedic Technician - Children's Hospital of Richmond- Fredericksburg Ortho Cl
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award‑winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers.
Job Overview
Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, the Orthopedic Tech applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting. This role provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels and orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
Responsibilities
Applies casts, splints and other DME to orthopedic patients.
Provides patient/family teaching across educational levels.
Orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in patient care related to casts, splints and wound care.
Requires supervisor guidance for schedule changes, legal issues and deviations from standard care.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification: Orthopedic Technician Certified (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT) preferred. BLS certification required. Current/active OTC certification preferred for continued employment.
Experience: Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting preferred; Experience required: N/A.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; N/A preferred.
Independent action: Functions under direction of licensed independent practitioner; Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor regarding schedule changes, legal issues, direct care deviations and educational resources.
Physical Requirements
Physical: Lifting greater than 100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Activities: Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adapt to frequent changes.
EEO Statement
Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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Job Overview
Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, the Orthopedic Tech applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting. This role provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels and orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
Responsibilities
Applies casts, splints and other DME to orthopedic patients.
Provides patient/family teaching across educational levels.
Orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in patient care related to casts, splints and wound care.
Requires supervisor guidance for schedule changes, legal issues and deviations from standard care.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification: Orthopedic Technician Certified (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT) preferred. BLS certification required. Current/active OTC certification preferred for continued employment.
Experience: Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting preferred; Experience required: N/A.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; N/A preferred.
Independent action: Functions under direction of licensed independent practitioner; Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor regarding schedule changes, legal issues, direct care deviations and educational resources.
Physical Requirements
Physical: Lifting greater than 100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Activities: Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adapt to frequent changes.
EEO Statement
Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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