Ortho/Casting Technician
Ortho/Casting Technician
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JOB TITLE: Ortho/Cast Tech
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physicians and Physician Assistants
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
5 day 8 hour days
Orthopedic/Casting Technician works independently to apply casts splints and DME under the supervision of Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistants. Ortho/Cast Techs are members of Clinic Staff which most commonly include Medical Assistants and Radiology Techs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- A graduate of an accredited Orthopedic Technology program.
- Certification Preferred but adequate experience considered
- Orthopedic experience required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist Clinical Staff with transporting patients between departments.
- Sterilization of equipment used in clinic.
- Follows industry procedures to coordinate care ordered by clinicians.
- Assemble both sterile and nonsterile equipment as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
- Operate equipment such as cast saw and autoclave.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office/clinic environment.
- Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
- Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone as well as in writing.
- Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the centers policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients coworkers and other health team members.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Ortho/Cast technologists work in clean welllighted cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during patient care. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights odors and materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multicultural organization.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities knowledge skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
