Job Description
**Work Shift:**
Day Shift
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Department:**
CC015030 Orthopedic Clinic
**Summary:**
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (36 hours/week) - previously Orthopedic Tech experience strongly preferred
Assists physicians and nurses with the moderate care of orthopedic patients. Knowledgeable of orthopedic treatments provided by physicians. Skilled in applying and removing casts, braces, and splints as well as the use of orthopedic appliances. May assist the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.
**Additional Information:**
**Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (36 hours/week)**
**Previously Orthopedic Tech experience strongly preferred**
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**Required Education:**
No education requirements
**Recommended Education:**
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
**Required Work Experience:**
2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience
**Recommended Work Experience:**
**Required Certifications:**
**Recommended Certifications:**
Athletic Trainer (BOC) - No Certifying Body Found, Orthopedic Technologist Certification - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist, Registered Orthopedic Tech (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
**Description**
1. Applies and removes casts, braces, and splints per physician orders.
2. Performs wound care and dressing changes per physician orders.
3. Ensures correct model identification.
4. Assists the physician or nurse with orthopedic procedures.
5. Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&Os, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
6. Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
7. Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
8. Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
9. Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
10. Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
11. Maintains supplies in the cast room on a daily basis and ensures that the room is kept neat and clean at all times.
12. Practices cost effective use of supplies.
13. Identifies faulty equipment and initiates the repair process.
14. Assures charges for orthopedic procedures and equipment are completed.
15. Provides instructions for care of casts and other orthopedic appliances to nursing personnel and/or families as requested.
16. Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children's ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.
Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
_"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better."_ Michael - Business Operations Manager
"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst
"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator
"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant
"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,
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