DME/Cast Technician (FT)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination. Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can compete to the best of their ability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality orthopaedic care for patients requiring all forms of immobilization.
Responsible for applying, removing, and assessing the need for a change of all types of orthopaedic casts and immobilization devices.
Measures and fits custom braces.
Educates patients/families regarding the application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as a resource for patients via telephone.
Maintains patient care environment including orders, receiving, and stores supplies; cleans/stocks exam and cast rooms; assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
Assist with fitting braces and special casts when needed.
Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA Guidelines.
Attends required clinic meetings and participates in professional development activities.
Performs related work as required.