Orthopaedic Technician

WVU Medicine•Morgantown, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic Technician plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and application of durable medical equipment soft goods for patient diagnosis or treatment, meeting departmental quality standards. The technician analyzes fractures and determines the appropriate casting method. The position also provides patient care and operational support to physicians and medical staff in a busy outpatient clinic. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete a state criminal background check and, if applicable, a federal criminal background check as required for regulated areas.
Complete cast technician training as established and administered by the department.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability to remain focused for extended periods 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, including administering prescribed medication under an attending provider’s supervision.
Obtain and document patient vital signs and specimens; perform qualitative and quantitative specimen tests and examinations; document and report results to medical providers.
After training and skills testing, perform assigned or ordered point-of-care tests and maintain quality-control testing and logs.
Support medical staff and assist patients and providers during office visits, including helping complete requisitions or forms and ensuring test results are available.
Schedule additional ancillary testing and, when assigned, coordinate appointments and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
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 correct order and completeness.
Monitor the nurse call system, answer telephone calls, and relay information to appropriate staff.
Provide information and assistance to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
Participate in the Quality Assurance Program.
Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment inventories, prepare supply orders, report needs to a supervisor, and demonstrate knowledge of equipment use and care.
When assigned, assist with patient registration, collect identification and billing information, enter data into the computer, obtain charts and fee sheets, and collect signatures for releases and consent to treatment.
When assigned, assist with money deposits, late-night coverage, unit correspondence, and processing and mailing patient letters.