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Children's Hospital Colorado . Job Overview
The Orthopedic Technician-Entry assists professional staff (RNs, Physicians, NPs, PAs) in managing the healthcare and support needs of orthopedic patients and families in a clinic/hospital setting. Performs delegated activities including rooming, application and removal of patient splints, casts, braces, and other orthotic devices. The Orthopedic Technician will receive mentoring and training to achieve proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the specialized field of pediatric orthopedics. Additional Information
Location: Anschutz Medical Campus with travel to any of the 8 Network of Care sites Shift: Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm; no weekends or holidays Job Details: 1.0 FTE; full-time – eligible for benefits Essential Functions
Completes an eight-week training program to learn how to manage basic and routine care of pediatric orthopedic patients, including casting skills for upper and lower extremities. Identifies patient/family learning needs, readiness to learn, and utilizes appropriate teaching strategies while providing interventions outlined in hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates basic casting skills following departmental protocols learned in training. Demonstrates safe application and removal of orthopedic durable medical equipment, and verbalizes names and uses of various braces. Demonstrates safe and effective technique for removal of basic fiberglass casts. Follows guidelines for specific responsibilities for care delivery, organizational skills, to include prioritization and time management of clinic flow. Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement and growth. Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and workspaces to contribute to a safe and healthy patient care environment. Performs routine care for orthopedic patients as needed at one of the multi-provider sites and assists with scheduling conflicts, changes, cancellations, and workflow issues. Understands the roles within the multidisciplinary team providing family-centered patient care while maintaining objective and professional boundaries. Follows guidelines and documents processes to provide developmentally appropriate care to infants and children with complex health care needs. Attends departmental meetings and can speak to quality improvement initiatives, patient education needs, and efficiency in clinics. Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Certification(s): BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months left before expiration at hire. Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $20.33 to $30.50. Benefits Information
As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match, wellness program, and professional development tools, including an education benefit to help advance your career. You may also be eligible for an annual employee bonus program tied to organizational performance. EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. The position remains open until the posted close date.
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Ortho Tech Entry
role at
Children's Hospital Colorado . Job Overview
The Orthopedic Technician-Entry assists professional staff (RNs, Physicians, NPs, PAs) in managing the healthcare and support needs of orthopedic patients and families in a clinic/hospital setting. Performs delegated activities including rooming, application and removal of patient splints, casts, braces, and other orthotic devices. The Orthopedic Technician will receive mentoring and training to achieve proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the specialized field of pediatric orthopedics. Additional Information
Location: Anschutz Medical Campus with travel to any of the 8 Network of Care sites Shift: Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm; no weekends or holidays Job Details: 1.0 FTE; full-time – eligible for benefits Essential Functions
Completes an eight-week training program to learn how to manage basic and routine care of pediatric orthopedic patients, including casting skills for upper and lower extremities. Identifies patient/family learning needs, readiness to learn, and utilizes appropriate teaching strategies while providing interventions outlined in hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates basic casting skills following departmental protocols learned in training. Demonstrates safe application and removal of orthopedic durable medical equipment, and verbalizes names and uses of various braces. Demonstrates safe and effective technique for removal of basic fiberglass casts. Follows guidelines for specific responsibilities for care delivery, organizational skills, to include prioritization and time management of clinic flow. Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement and growth. Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and workspaces to contribute to a safe and healthy patient care environment. Performs routine care for orthopedic patients as needed at one of the multi-provider sites and assists with scheduling conflicts, changes, cancellations, and workflow issues. Understands the roles within the multidisciplinary team providing family-centered patient care while maintaining objective and professional boundaries. Follows guidelines and documents processes to provide developmentally appropriate care to infants and children with complex health care needs. Attends departmental meetings and can speak to quality improvement initiatives, patient education needs, and efficiency in clinics. Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Certification(s): BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months left before expiration at hire. Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $20.33 to $30.50. Benefits Information
As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match, wellness program, and professional development tools, including an education benefit to help advance your career. You may also be eligible for an annual employee bonus program tied to organizational performance. EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. The position remains open until the posted close date.
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