Orthopaedic Technician - Orthopaedics - University Town Centre
Core
Performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, and applies durable medical equipment for orthopaedic patient diagnosis and treatment.
Role type
Orthopaedic Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care plans and orthopaedic treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Casting and splinting, DME application, fracture analysis, patient vitals monitoring, specimen collection, medication administration under supervision, medical record management, inventory management
Preferred skills
Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training, 2 years of nursing assistant experience
Responsibilities
Apply casts and splints based on fracture analysis, administer prescribed medication under supervision, collect and document patient specimens, monitor nurse call systems, assist with patient registration and billing, maintain medical records and inventory, schedule ancillary testing
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on clinical staff