Orthopaedic Technician

WVU Medicine•Morgantown, WV

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and application of durable medical equipment (DME) soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients, meeting the department’s quality standards as identified through professional literature, policy, and procedure. Analyzes fractures and determines which casting method to use. Provides patient care and operational support in an outpatient orthopaedics clinic, including performing tasks as directed by physicians and other providers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete state criminal background check and federal background check, if applicable, as required for regulated areas.
Complete cast technician training as established by the department.
Able to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Able to remain focused for a long period of time while applying a cast or splint.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training.
Two years of experience as a nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

Cast, splint, and apply durable medical equipment as ordered by orthopaedic surgeons.
Deliver patient care as directed by physicians.
Obtain and document patient vital signs.
Support medical staff in meeting patient needs and ensuring efficient outpatient unit operations.
Assist providers with requisitions and forms for examinations or testing, and help ensure test results are available for patient visits.
Administer prescribed medication under the supervision of the attending provider.
Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
Obtain and document patient specimens as ordered.
Document and report test results to the medical provider.
After training and skills testing, perform assigned or ordered point-of-care tests and maintain quality-control testing and logs.
Schedule additional ancillary testing and assist providers with related requisitions and forms.
Act as a chaperone during medical examinations.
Ensure medical records and test results, including records from referring physicians, are available for visits; review records for order and completeness.
Monitor the nurse call system and relay information to appropriate staff; answer telephone calls and transmit information to appropriate staff.
Provide assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
Participate in the Quality Assurance Program to help ensure quality patient services.
Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
Help maintain inventory of patient-care supplies and equipment by preparing orders and reporting needs to a supervisor; demonstrate knowledge of equipment use and care, including printers, embossers, and computers.
Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on the assigned outpatient unit.
May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using the computerized system according to clinic policy and procedures, and schedule and coordinate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
May ensure patient registration; collect identification and billing information and enter data into the computer; obtain charts and fee sheets; and obtain signatures for release of information and consent to treatment.
May assist the Registration Specialist with depositing money and late-night coverage, and assist the Manager or Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.
May process and mail letters to patients.