Orthopedic Technician II: Casts, Splints & Patient Care

Location: Chesterfield

Position Summary

Location

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position functions as an assistant to physician’s and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, traction and other orthopaedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations; assists with orthopedic technician training and scheduling of personnel.



Job Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs splinting, casting and application of traction under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
• Apply, adjust, measure and educate patients on medical appliances and equipment.
• Remove casts with care.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e. assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc.
• Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.
• Orders and maintains all clinical supplies.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
• Obtains x-rays, prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
• Assists the Medical Assistants in clinical areas, by preparing charts, x-rays and exam rooms when necessary.
• Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.
• Performs follow-up patient calls when-needed.
• Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.
• Assist in the training of other orthopedic technicians.
• Assist with coordinating schedules to support the clinic and patient care.
• Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
• Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule
• May have to travel between offices
• Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job
• At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:



Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.



Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.

Education:



Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Athletic Trainer
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant
- American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant
- National Health career Association (NHA), Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)

Work Experience:

Orthopedic (2 Years), Casting (1 Year)

Skills:

Ambulatory Care Management, Anatomy, Assist with Procedures, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interpersonal Interactions, Leadership, Orthopedic Splints, Patient Care…