Ortho Cast Tech

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

This position is an integral part of the team that is involved with healing bones. You will be responsible for applying and removing all types of casts and splints from newborns to geriatrics under the instruction of a physician. Supporting the orthopedic physicians in a professional manner in an outpatient clinic setting for all casting procedures. May also assist with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a physician and is evaluated by satisfactory correction of orthopedic problems.

Requirements

• Must have strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting with casting/splinting is preferred.
• Completion of a training program from a hospital, community college, technical school or the military is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Applying and removing all types of casts and splints from newborns to geriatrics under the instruction of a physician.
• Supporting the orthopedic physicians in a professional manner in an outpatient clinic setting for all casting procedures.
• Assisting with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed