Orthopedic Tech - Colonial Orthopedics - Day

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System • Richmond, VA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, the Orthopedic Tech job applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopaedic patient population in an outpatient setting. This role provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels. This role also orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.

Requirements

• BLS Certification Required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Lifting greater than 100 lbs.
• Prolonged standing
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent, change

Nice To Haves

• Current/active OTC certification.
• Previous experience in the outpatient clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Applies casts, splints and other DME to the Orthopaedic patient population in an outpatient setting.
• Provides patient/family teaching to a wide variety of patients with varying educational levels.
• Orders and maintains supplies in the cast room.
• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care related to casts, splints and wound care all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees