Orthopedic Technician jobs in District of Columbia
Orthopedic Technician applies and adjusts plaster casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by a physician. Sets up bed traction units or rigs special devices as required, and inspects and adjusts bandages and equipment. Being an Orthopedic Technician requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, completion of Orthopedic Technician training and certification program. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Orthopedic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Orthopedic Technician jobs
Orthopedic Technician
- Children's National Medical Center
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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Description Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics.Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Experience in Orthopedics or related field (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs.
Ability to utilize various office equipment.
Ability to communicate with patients and their families of divers cultural backgrounds.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Must be active member in the National Association of Orthopedic Technologist (N. A. O. T .) 180 Days . Must pass the N. B.
C. O. T . certification and/or maintain their National Board Certification 2 Yrs (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Effectively performs technical duties- Assist with the application and removal of basic and specialized bracing, plaster and fiberglass cast (i.e. pre-made functional bracing, cast bracing, spica cast, body cast, etc.) on the wards, in the clinic and in the O.R.
- Assist residents, nurses, and technologist with proper application techniques in casting, splinting and traction.
- Apply , modify and dismantle traction equipment.
- Complete rounds as required.
- Complete service and supply charge forms
- Assist with maintaining adequate supplies in designated areas.
- Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Assist with the evaluation of orthopaedic supplies.
- Provide patient care and education in a variety of orthopaedic subjects to patients and their families.
- Provide patient communication on a level that is comfortable and understandable for the patient and their family.
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Maintains Cast room- Monitor and ensure efficient patient flow in the clinic cast room
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the cast room.
- Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations:Friendship Heights5028 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 250Washington 20016Job: Allied HealthOrganization: Surgery COEPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: 830-5pJob Posting: Mar 1, 2024, 10:39:54 PM
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. - 1 Month Ago
Orthopedic Technician
- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Description Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Experience in ...
- 29 Days Ago
Equipment Orthopedic Technician
- medstar
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Delivers, assembles, adjusts, maintains and stores orthopedic equipment, soft goods and other related clinical support equipment.
- 10 Days Ago
Equip Orthopedic Technician
- medstar
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Delivers, assembles, adjusts, maintains and stores orthopedic equipment, soft goods and other related clinical support equipment.
- 1 Month Ago
Desktop Support L-1 Technicians
- Americas Technician Services
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Washington, DC
CONTRACTOR
- Currently seeking out eligible technicians to perform in the field. Pay starts at $17-$50/HR depending on previous experience and we are open to either hiring for contract work, part-time work, or ful...
- 27 Days Ago
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- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Tutor Me Education
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Washington, DC
OTHER
- Tutor Me Education is reshaping how students learn. We are looking for therapists to provide 1:1 or group instruction to students all across the country!Here are the details: Location: (In-Person) Was...
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Orthopedic Technician
- Pride Health
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Houston, TX
- Pride Health is hiring for an Senior Orthopedic Technicianto support our clients medical facility based in Houston, TX. ...
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Orthopedic Technician Senior - Pedi Orthopedic
- Christus Health
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Summary: Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprai...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Brigham And Womens Hospital
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Boston, MA
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Orthopedic Technician Senior - Specialty Orthopedic
- Christus Health
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Summary: Responsible for applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts on patients with fractures, sprai...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician for Local Hospital $31/HOUR!
- Careerbuilder-us
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Houston, TX
- Orthopedic Technician for Local Hospital $31/HOUR! Client is looking for Orthopedic Technician for one of the best medic...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- Pride Health
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Houston, TX
- Pride Health is hiring for an Senior Orthopedic Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Houston, TX...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician Medical Assistant
- CommonSpirit Health
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Phoenix, AZ
- Overview: Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Di...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician for Local Hospital $31/HOUR!
- Careerbuilder-US
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Houston, TX
- Orthopedic Technician for Local Hospital $31/HOUR! Client is looking for Orthopedic Technician for one of the best medic...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Orthopedic Technician jobs
$50,505 to $64,988
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What does an Orthopedic Technician do?
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