Orthopedic Technologist

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Peabody, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the orthopedic casting, bracing, and splinting of patients in an outpatient setting on the order of referring clinician. Applies, removes, and adjusts plaster and fiberglass casts and splints in accordance with physician and/or physician assistant orders. Applies and adjusts prefabricated splints and braces. Assesses patient comfort as it relates to their casting or splinting. Assists with comfort measures and notification of appropriate clinical staff members. Removes sutures and staples. Provides wound care and incisional dressings. Assists physicians with clinical procedures such as the closed reduction of fractures. Fits and trains patients to use axillary crutches and canes. Educates patients on the care and use of orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and mobility aids. Maintains inventory of cast room materials and places orders for supplies when necessary. Helps train new staff members in cast room procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment
Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette
Electronic medical systems, including Athena/Centricity, and Medi-Tech, PM and office management systems and procedures
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office
Working knowledge of office equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding
Promotes teamwork through collaboration
Represents the clinic in a professional manner
Able to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year cast room / medical office experience
Orthopedic Technician and / ATC Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Applies, removes, and adjusts plaster and fiberglass casts and splints in accordance with physician and/or physician assistant orders.
Applies and adjusts prefabricated splints and braces.
Assesses patient comfort as it relates to their casting or splinting.
Assists with comfort measures and notification of appropriate clinical staff members.
Removes sutures and staples.
Provides wound care and incisional dressings.
Assists physicians with clinical procedures such as the closed reduction of fractures.
Fits and trains patients to use axillary crutches and canes.
Educates patients on the care and use of orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and mobility aids.
Maintains inventory of cast room materials and places orders for supplies when necessary.
Helps train new staff members in cast room procedures.