Ortho/Cast Technician - Orthopedic Center
About The Position
The Ortho/Cast Technician assists orthopedic physicians with the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements. The technician prepares patients for orthopedic procedures, explains the process, and helps ensure patient comfort. Under physician direction, the technician applies and removes casts, splints, and braces and assists with fracture and dislocation reductions. The role also includes ordering and maintaining orthopedic supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and keeping patient records accurate and up to date. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Certification from a medical assisting program, CNA certification, or equivalent is preferred. One year of prior healthcare experience is preferred, as is experience as an orthopedic cast technician, suture technician, or EMT. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance from another person and/or equipment.
- Local travel to offsite locations.
Nice To Haves
- Certification from a medical assisting program, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, or equivalent.
- One year of previous healthcare experience.
- Experience as an Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort.
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
- Assist physicians with the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
- Order and maintain inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
- Move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance from another person and/or equipment.
- Travel locally to offsite locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
