Ortho Cast Tech

St. Tammany Health System • Covington, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Ability to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Ability 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.
• Completion of a training program from a hospital, community college, technical school or the military.

Responsibilities

• Applying and removing all types of casts and splints from newborns to geriatrics under the instruction of a physician.
• Supporting 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