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. - 8 Days 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 ...
- 18 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.
- 2 Months Ago
Desktop Support L-1 Technicians
- Americas Technician Services
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY,PART_TIME
- 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...
- 10 Days Ago
Electronic Security Technicians
- Next Level Technician
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Urgently hiring Data Center Technicians for a long-term opportunity in the Washington DC area! Qualified candidates must have 2 years of commercial experience. WEEKLY PAY, SIGNING BONUS & MEDICAL INSU...
- 24 Days Ago
Radiology Technologist
- Washington Circle Orthopedic Associates
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations...
- 23 Days Ago
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Orthopedic Technician
- LCMC Health
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New Orleans, LA
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- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN
- The County of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
- ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/1204436) Apply ? ORTHOPEDIC T...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- University of Missouri System
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Columbia, MO
- Location: Columbia, Missouri Shift: Monday - Friday. Clinic open 7:00 - 5:30 Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- Kaiser Permanente
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San Diego, CA
- Description: Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Orthopedic Supervisor and/or departmental physicians or extenders...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician - Haverhill
- Partners Healthcare System
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Haverhill, MA
- About Us A member of Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Pentucket Medical has been providing extraordinary healt...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- Children's National Medical Center
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Washington, DC
- Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics. "Candidates with patient care experience encourag...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Boston, MA
- ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN / ORTHO TECH/ REHAB SERVICES / FULL TIME/ 40 hours / DAYS / BWH / BOSTON, MA * Excellent Benefits:...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Orthopedic Technician
- Contra Costa County (CA)
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Walnut Creek, CA
- The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2023 5% on July 1, 2024 5%...
- 6/9/2024 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
$50,735 to $65,284
Most Popular Cities in District of Columbia for Orthopedic Technician Jobs
What does an Orthopedic Technician do?
Orthopedic Technician in Little Rock, AR
Establishes and facilitates appropriate working relationships between the orthopedic area and work areas of the Hospital (nursing units, ED, OR, Clinic).
February 16, 2020
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Orthopedic Technician in Saint Cloud, MN
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Orthopedic Technician in Terre Haute, IN
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