MUSCP - PRN Cast Tech - Nexton Medical Park

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply adjust and remove casts
• Measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic devices
• Assist Orthopedic Surgeon in reduction of fractures
• Instruct patient in proper care of cast and splints including walking with casts and boots
• Instructing patients with the use of crutches cast care and DME
• Change dressing and care for wounds
• Remove sutures staples etc.
• Clean and stock patient exam and treatment rooms.
• Order medical supplies and manage DME inventory
• Assist in making followup appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients.
• Adhere to established clinic/office policy and procedure directives
• EMR documentation of services performed
• Manage patient care flow by rooming patients in a timely manner informing physician when patient is ready to be seen.
• Perform a broad spectrum of duties including previsit preparation assisting with the patient visit and postvisit duties
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol procedures and standards within casting area of expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assisting program or hospital corpsman or completion of Ortho School or on the job training with another cast technician and have one year experience in related area of practice.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Current BLS. Prefer certifcation through (AMT) American Medical Technologist or (AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants or Military trained with appropriate military certification or accredited by Certified Athletic Trainer program.

Physical Requirements:Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/) unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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