Senior Orthopedic Technician
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
Description
We are searching for a Senior Orthopedic Technician - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide excellent customer service and assist the patient care team by providing casting and medical assistance to the licensed providers during patient scheduled clinic visits or patients in the emergency center. Provides operational assistance, ensuring and coordinating the intake and rooming of patients to effectively manage the patient visit cycle time.
Think you’ve got what it takes
Skills & Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED, some college preferred
- Required 3 years of Experience doing basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Experience with fiberglass and plaster casting
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides casting assistance to all members of the orthopedic sports medicine team
- Promotes customer service, patient safety, and communication
- Initiates and supports patient flow in the clinic by screening patient’s and placing them in an exam room (Job Station: Weigh and Measure)
- Assists the provider with procedures and paperwork
- Provides oversight for all educational development and student programs
- Maintains inventory and ordering of all orthopedic supplies for the emergency center