Orthopedic Technologist (Cast Tech)
Orthopedic Technologist (Cast Tech)
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Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care lab and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program including health dental vision life disability retirement onsite Early Education Center (employee discount) attractive working conditions and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Seal of approval.
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Short Description
Cape Regional Physician Associates is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. Cape Regional Physicians Associates with over 60 primary care providers and specialists delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County
Experience Required
- Communicates effectively and interacts with patients team members physicians and other customers courteously please and efficiently. Articulates descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on an understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change and removal of sutures/staples. Prepares and assists with wound care and dressing changes as directed by a physician.
- Perform a variety of related activities including removing sutures/staples applying and removing casts splints braces and other orthopedic devices.
- Effectively assists in documentation of physician orders such as prescriptions physical and occupational therapy studies performed by outside facilities requiring written documentation and return to work/physical activity slips.
- Consistently develop and maintain a complete inventory of required clinical items. Cleans and stocks patient exams treatment and storage rooms.
- Greets patients in a prompt courteous and professional manner and assists patients into the exam room completing all initiation of visit requirements.
- Develops and improves skills in the organization of work and in assisting the physician of economy in time motion and materials.
- Accurately and efficiently performs many administrative duties including but not limited to inbasket and telephone communication documentation in medical records obtaining reports and completion of insurance and /or disability forms precertifications and authorizations.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
License/Certification Requirements
- Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology or Registered Orthopedic Technologist training program preferred
Special Requirements
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with 1year direct supervision of Orthopedic Surgeon
Employment Type
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