Orthopedic Technician

Owensboro Health • Madisonville, KY

2d

About The Position

Under a physician's direction, applies and adjusts plaster casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
• No experience required
• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• ABR-OE - Credential from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required upon hire OR ARMA - Registered Medical Assistant through American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) required upon hire OR CCMA - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through National Health career Association (NHA) required upon hire OR CMA - Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required upon hire OR CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) required upon hire OR CMAAC - Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant Certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required upon hire OR MAC - Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) required upon hire OR NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required upon hire OR NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant through National Association for Health Professionals (NAHCP) required upon hire OR RMA - Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients.
• Applies and removes casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices, as directed.
• Applies and adjusts orthopedic devices such as braces, splints, and compression stockings, as directed.
• Provides patient education in the use of orthopedic equipment and cast and traction care, as directed.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains examination areas; assembles/disassembles equipment and instrument ensuring that equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Provides organizational and clerical support to facilitate optimal care and clinic operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees