Orthopedic Technician - Northern Virginia - Hamaker Court

About the role

Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics.

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 diverse cultural backgrounds.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Must be active member in the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists (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)

Responsibilities

• 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 technologists 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.
• Ensure effective use of resources.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies in designated areas.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the evaluation of orthopedic 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 take 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.