Orthopedic Technician

• Northern Virginia
• Hamaker Court Children's National Medical Center $23.68
• $46.55 paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Fairfax 3023 Hamaker Court (Show on map) Aug 15, 2026 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10071 Northern Virginia Clinics Pay Range $23.68
• $46.

55 About the role: Provides specialized technical support to the division of Orthopedics.

What You'll Bring:

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. Completes required documentation Complete service and supply charge forms Ensures 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. Communication link for patients and their families 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. Safety 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.

Benefits That Support You:

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. s & 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.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:

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