Orthopedic Tech, Orthopedic Clinic - Main Campus

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing Ortho Tech/DME duties independently with minimal guidance. Duties consist of applying and removing casts/splints, measuring for DME and applying DME braces, operating a cast saw and assisting providers with staple/suture removal, dressing changes, wound care, pin care and traction in both the ambulatory clinic and operating room setting. The role involves providing age-specific care to patients from neonates through the elderly, offering clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in the operating room. Additionally, the position requires taking responsibility for self-development, supporting a learning environment, and potentially taking the lead among the team for complex cases, offering guidance to less experienced peers within the scope of knowledge. Knowledge in the application, maintenance, and/or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient care is essential.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
2+ years years of experience as an Ortho Tech or similar patient care role in a clinical/hospital setting (Required)
Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology. (Required proficiency)
Understanding of purpose and goals of orthopedic treatments and devices. (Required proficiency)
Ability to relate well to other people and be considerate of their conditions. (Required proficiency)
Displays the ability to work in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
Able to multi-task and work independently (Required proficiency)
Ability to use and document in electronic health record (Required proficiency)
Familiar with operation of standard office equipment. Ability to apply casts, braces, splints, and traction. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Experience with casting/splinting, DME application, staple / suture removal, dressing changes, wound changes, pin care, and traction (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Applies and removes casts and splints consisting of different material and structure according to physician order.
Measures for fit and application of durable medical according to physician order and manufacturer instructions.
Educates patients and families on usage, precautions, and donning and doffing of orthopedic devices and casts.
Provides clinical support to physicians in outpatient clinics and as a surgical support role in operating room.
Performs other patient care duties within the practice as assigned including staple removal, suture removal, dressing changes, complex wound care, and traction independently.
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
Takes lead among team for complex cases.
Makes self available for consultation with less experience peers and offers directions within scope of knowledge.
Knowledgeable in the application, maintenance, and / or repair of casting and specialty casting for continuous comprehensive patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.