Orthopedic Technician AHMG Rothman Orthopedics at Winter Haven

AdventHealth•Winter Haven, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
Critical thinking for when to stop treatment, amend treatment, notify physician, and call emergency response [Required]
Necessary computer skills to include Outlook and Microsoft Word [Preferred]
High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Nice To Haves

Previous orthopedic technician experience [Preferred]
Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC) [Preferred]
American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Preferred]
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Preferred]
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Preferred]
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Preferred]
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Preferred]
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Triages clinical calls to facilitate patient questions and concerns specific to orthopedic technician responsibilities.
Assists physicians with minor office procedures, bedside/inpatient minor procedures, wound care, wound vac application, and/or operating room assistance, as applicable
Responds to orders/tasks in a timely manner, per department guidelines.
Assists with or applies and removes casts and splints, including trimming and modification of casts and DME fitting for patients.
Assists with placing patients into traction and adjusts traction equipment as ordered by Physicians and Advance Practice Providers.
Completes patient intake and rooming, including height, weight, and patient history.
Communicates information clearly and precisely to team members to ensure coverage is not affected by staffing changes.
Provides patient education on cast care and DME equipment.
Documents accurately, thoroughly, and timely using measurable terminology and acceptable abbreviations.
Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
Manages documentation, supply ordering, and relationships with DME providers.
Adjusts and adapts to changes in patient volume by altering working hours to assist in other centers, programs, inclusive of on-call scheduled as defined by department and as applicable.