DME Orthopedic Tech - Sheffield Village

University Hospitals•Sheffield, OH

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves measuring, fitting, and applying custom orthopedic devices and OTS products. The technician will educate patients, family members, and co-workers on DME products and orthopedic devices. They will interact positively with physicians, clients, and co-workers, utilizing effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, including pleasant and effective telephone communication. Basic computer skills are required for proficiency in software applications like Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records. Responsibilities include authorizing/pre-certing insurance for orthopedic devices, initiating self-pay items, and tracking, organizing, restocking, and dispensing inventory. The technician will also take measurements and fit patients for functional/OA bracing as needed and will move between locations as scheduled for coverage. Additional duties include performing other assigned duties, complying with all policies and standards, and adhering to all requirements for safely and securely maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED
Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions. (Required proficiency)
Displays the ability to work in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
Able to multi-task and work independently. (Required proficiency)
DME products, application and fitting of DME equipment (Required proficiency)
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Nice To Haves

3+ years DME technician, Orthopedic Technician or Athletic trainer
Experience in cast application and splinting
Understanding of purpose and goals of orthopedic treatments and devices. (Preferred proficiency)
Knowledge of sterile technique. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

Measure, fit and apply custom orthopedic devices and OTS products.
Effectively educate patients, family members and co-workers on DME products, orthopedic devices.
Interact positively with physicians, clients and co-workers.
Apply basic computer skills to proficiently use variety software application such as Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records.
Authorize/pre-cert insurance for orthopedic devices, initiate self- pay Items as needed.
Track, organize, restock and dispense inventory regularly.
Take measurements/ fit patient for functional/ OA bracing when needed.
Move between the locations as scheduled for coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.