Orthopedic Tech I

The Nemours Foundation•Jacksonville, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an Orthopedic Tech in Jacksonville, FL. This position is responsible for all casting procedures and application/approval of soft goods. This position will provide assistance to the provider whenever needed, to expedite the patient care process. This position may also require data collection for patient intake, preparing patient for provider visit, and assisting provider during basic procedures. Essential Functions: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Application and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft goods. Modify casts as needed in clinic and in hospital when necessary for the patient benefit. Instruct patient, parents/legal guardians in appropriate use and care of casts and Orthopedic equipment. Responsible for inventory of all casting materials, splints and soft goods. Capturing and entering patient information into EMR. Ensuring appropriate documentation such as x-rays and laboratory reports are available for provider’s review. Rooming of patients into exam rooms with preparation for exam and assisting provider with exam. Ensuring accurate ICD-9 codes are recorded. Assist the provider with procedures as necessary. Under the direction the provider will schedule diagnostic tests to include pre-authorization and notification of patient. Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms. Cross cover other clinical departments when necessary. Other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
BLS from the American Heart Association
1-3 years experience

Responsibilities

Application and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft goods.
Modify casts as needed in clinic and in hospital when necessary for the patient benefit.
Instruct patient, parents/legal guardians in appropriate use and care of casts and Orthopedic equipment.
Responsible for inventory of all casting materials, splints and soft goods.
Capturing and entering patient information into EMR.
Ensuring appropriate documentation such as x-rays and laboratory reports are available for provider’s review.
Rooming of patients into exam rooms with preparation for exam and assisting provider with exam.
Ensuring accurate ICD-9 codes are recorded.
Assist the provider with procedures as necessary.
Under the direction the provider will schedule diagnostic tests to include pre-authorization and notification of patient.
Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms.
Cross cover other clinical departments when necessary.
Other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.