Orthopedic Technician

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.

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. This includes 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 our Athena (EMR) and Empower (Inventory) systems on all cast and DME clinic patients and DME 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 DME Inventory Coordinator and DME Supervisor.
• Receive 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.
• Promote a sense of pride in FOI and positive interpersonal relations among all team members.
• Assure compliance with all company plans, policies and procedures set forth by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned and handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer
• BS Degree preferred or higher
• Preferably a minimum of 1 to 2 years in medical field
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, EMR systems
• Meet the expectations of our internal and external customers in providing excellent service
• 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

Qualifications

• Work in well structured Outpatient Orthopaedic setting on a multidisciplinary team with Orthopaedic Surgeons, PA’s/ARNP’s, Physical Therapists.
• Enjoy excellent job security and stability and work/life balance with regular hours.
• Be part of this dynamic and growing high level Therapy team!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,500, paid in two installments. Refer a qualified Orthopedic Technician and earn a $1,000 referral bonus when they complete 90 days of employment.

Schedule

Regular hours M-F (8 hr shifts), option for overtime on Saturdays.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Company Information

Florida Orthopaedic Institute conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to encouraging a culture of inclusion reflective of the communities we serve, and we provide equal opportunity to all.