Orthopaedic Technician - Orthopaedics - University Town Centre
Core
Performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, and patient care support in an orthopaedic outpatient clinic.
Role type
Orthopaedic Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care services and orthopaedic treatment support
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Casting and splinting, DME application, patient vitals, specimen collection, medication administration (under supervision), medical records management, inventory management
Preferred skills
Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training, 2 years of nursing assistant experience
Responsibilities
Apply casts and splints, administer prescribed medication under supervision, obtain and document patient vitals, collect and process patient specimens, maintain medical records and inventory, assist providers with patient examinations and testing, schedule appointments, act as chaperone during examinations.