Ortho Tech - Non Certified - Pediatrics

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Organization:

CHOC DOT 4 Clinical

Job Summary:

Assists orthopaedic providers and residents in the provision of safe and effective treatment of orthopaedic injuries with occasional guidance. May go to OR, Floor, etc. to assist.

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Pediatric Ortho Tech – Non Certified

Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt – Nashville, TN

Department: Pediatric Orthopaedics Outpatient/Ambulatory Clinic

Schedule: 4x10 or 5x8 hour shifts | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

About the Role

Join our close-knit Pediatric Orthopaedics team as an Ortho Tech – Non Certified, supporting outpatient and surgical care for children with musculoskeletal conditions. This hands-on role involves applying casts and splints, providing wound care, and assisting in both clinic and operating room settings.

We’re seeking a compassionate, team-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to establish a long-term career in pediatric healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilization devices

• Assist orthopaedic surgeons and residents during procedures

• Educate patients and families on cast/splint care

• Manage inventory and distribute supplies

• Perform suture and staple removals

• Travel to Murfreesboro OR and clinic, occasionally to the Hendersonville clinic

• Support plastics and ortho teams in OR and inpatient settings as needed

Technical Skills

• Orthopaedics: Basic understanding and exposure

• Cast Application & Removal: Novice-level proficiency

• Inventory Management: Ability to manage stock and reconcile balances

• Customer Service: Exceptional communication and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Based at main Nashville campus with travel to Murfreesboro and Hendersonville

• Collaborative, supportive, close-knit team culture

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous pediatric care experience preferred

• Orthopaedics experience preferred

• Strong interest in a long-term career in pediatric healthcare and hands-on clinical support

Why Join Us?

At Vanderbilt Health, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized team committed to compassionate care and clinical excellence. We offer a supportive environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in pediatric orthopaedics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists orthopaedic surgeons and residents with preventing or correcting disorders of the locomotor structures of the body.

• Monitors cast room area and equipment.

• Instructs patients/families on cast/splint care.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Helps organize and distribute inventory of medical supplies for the Orthopaedic Clinic

• Application and removal of all cast, splints and immobilization devices.

• Suture and staple removals.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Orthopaedics (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Orthopaedics.

• Cast Application & Removal (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate cast application and removal in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• Inventory Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Inventory Management skills in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Demon