Orthopedic Technician

Join FOI as an Orthopedic Technologist and receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments. Already part of the FOI team? Refer a qualified Orthopedic Technician and earn a $1,000 referral bonus when they complete 90 days of employment.

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Orthopaedic Technician/Athletic Trainer is to measure, fit and dispense braces and splints as well as the placement of casts as directed by the physician. The Orthopaedic Technician/Athletic Trainer is required to research and comprehend the technical aspects of all types of bracing and casting in order to act as a resource to the medical team. They are also responsible for making sure all paperwork is completed and distributed to the proper team members to ensure timely billing. The Orthopaedic Technician/Athletic Trainer will maintain their assigned work areas in a clean and well-stocked condition as well as handle inventory control, order entry, and restocking in their designated area. When available, they should assist the Medical Assistant and other support staff with placing patients in rooms or any other duties deemed appropriate by their supervisor to make the clinic flow more smoothly, providing patients with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Apply and educate patients on durable medical equipment (DME)/bracing to protect or prevent injuries as ordered by the physician, including off-the-shelf and custom functional knee braces.
• Apply and educate patients on bandages, casts, and splints to protect or prevent injuries as ordered by the physician.
• Answer patient calls regarding questions or concerns with casts, splints, or DME.
• Properly document/dictate in Athena (EMR) and Empower (Inventory) systems for all cast and DME clinic patients and items dispensed.
• Maintain the cast room in a clean and sanitary manner by ensuring all patient treatment surfaces, exam tables, foot stands, etc., are wiped down with antimicrobial solution after each patient.
• Ensure casting and DME supplies are adequately ordered and stocked; report any overstock, inadequate stock, or deadstock items to the DME Inventory Coordinator and DME Supervisor.
• Responsible for receiving DME and supply orders, ensuring accuracy of packing slip information, and attaching the packing slip to the purchase order.
• Promote high levels of teamwork and morale within the department.
• Attend regular staff meetings with the DME Manager and Supervisors.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration and a sense of pride in FOI, fostering positive interpersonal relations among all team members.
• Assure compliance with all company plans, policies, and procedures set forth by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer.
• BS Degree preferred or higher.
• Preferably a minimum of 1 to 2 years in the medical field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, EMR systems.
• Meet the expectations of internal and external customers in providing excellent service.
• Ability to perform tasks independently with the direction of the DME manager.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Willingly perform other duties or tasks as assigned and handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Schedule

Regular hours Monday through Friday (8-hour shifts), with the option for overtime on Saturdays.

Benefits

• Work in a well-structured outpatient orthopaedic setting on a multidisciplinary team with Orthopaedic Surgeons, PA’s/ARNP’s, and Physical Therapists.
• Excellent job security and stability, with work/life balance due to regular hours.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.
• $1,000 referral bonus for referring a qualified Orthopedic Technician (paid after they complete 90 days of employment).