Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery
Core
Assists physicians in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, and orthopedic medical devices; performs direct patient care activities including dressing changes and suture removal.
Role type
Orthopedic Technician II
Builds
Orthopedic medical appliances and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Splinting, Casting, Cast removal, Patient education, Ambulation instruction, Suture and staple removal, Dressing changes, DME ordering, EMR documentation, BLS certification
Preferred skills
Orthopedic Technologist certification, Medical Assistant certification, Athletic Trainer certification, 2 years orthopedic experience, 1 year casting experience
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Responsibilities
Applies and adjusts splints and casts, Removes casts with care, Educates patients on medical appliances and cast care, Assists with dressing changes and suture/staple removal, Orders and maintains clinical supplies, Documents care in EMR, Adjusts mobility aids and provides ambulation instructions, Performs pre-surgical education, Implements payor guidelines
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff