Ortho Casting Tech
Center for Orthopaedics•Lake Charles, LA
2d
About The Position
Assists physicians and nurses with the care and treatment of orthopedic patients, specifically in the application of casting, bracing and splinting.
Responsibilities
- Applies and removes a variety of splints and casts and requests X-rays as indicated under the direction of a physician.
- Performs special procedures as windowing and wedging, and assists the physician in complex special procedures as removal of pins and application of traction.
- Positions patient for procedure and notes the degree of discomfort experienced by the patient.
- Instructs patient in cast care, wound care, swelling, and how to remove and apply splints.
- Responsible for inventory, ordering and receiving of all casting supplies and equipment.
- Performs related duties as required.
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