Orthopaedic Cast Tech II

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About the role

The Orthopaedic Cast Technologist II is a trained member of the orthopaedic team who works with all associated health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning all orthopaedic procedures.

Incentive: $5,000 Commitment Incentive paid out in 6 installments over 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings.
• Under the direction of a physician assists in the clinical care of patients.
• Assists the physician in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Preparing for upcoming clinics including review of the patient list, prep of pre-visit ancillary orders to ensure the test results and prior notes have been received.
• Rooming the patients to include taking vital signs and a brief visit intake.
• Performs a variety of tasks including the fabrication and removal of casts and splints, the application of orthopaedic devices and the removal of external orthopaedic hardware.
• Assist physicians, residents and other Orthopaedic personnel with the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
• Performs application of braces, prosthetics, orthotics and orthoses.
• Fitting and adjustment of canes, crutches and walkers.
• Fabricating splints for various conditions.
• Wound care, removal of wound closure materials (staples, sutures and percutaneous pins) and the application and removal of sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Performs removal and adjustment of external fixators, halos, and orthopaedic frames.
• Preparation and set up for specific types of traction, making adjustments as necessary.
• Performing necessary patient measurements (grip strength, leg strength, extremity girth).
• Provides patient and family education regarding the care of their immobilization devices.
• Scheduling other ancillary services per physician request.
• Cleaning rooms, exam tables and equipment between patients and at the end of the day re-stocking and ordering necessary supplies.
• Entering the physician labs and radiology orders that have been ordered and handling physician referrals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• BLS required.
• If five (5) years of experience in Orthopaedics: No licensure or certification required.
• If NBCOT Orthopaedic Technologist Certification or equivalent certification (Pedorthist Certification), LPN degree or EMT degree: Two (2) years of experience in Orthopaedics.
• If no NBCOT or equivalent certification (Pedorthist Certification), LPN degree, or EMT degree: Five (5) years of experience in Orthopaedics.
• Experience must include vital signs and basic terminology commensurate with training programs for nursing assistants, medical assistants and EMTs.

Job Details

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Chapel Hill, NC, with a standard work schedule of day shifts and 40 hours per week.

Pay

$19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.