Orthopedic Technician II (Chesterfield) - Orthopedic Surgery
About the role
The position functions as an assistant to physician’s and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, traction and other orthopaedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations; assists with orthopedic technician training and scheduling of personnel.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs splinting, casting and application of traction under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
- Apply, adjust, measure and educate patients on medical appliances and equipment.
- Remove casts with care.
- Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.
- Orders and maintains all clinical supplies.
- Maintains a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
- Obtains x-rays, prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
- Assists the Medical Assistants in clinical areas, by preparing charts, x-rays and exam rooms when necessary.
- Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.
- Performs follow-up patient calls when-needed.
- Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.
- Aid in the training of other orthopedic technicians.
- Aid in coordinating schedules to support the clinic and patient care.
- Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
- Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule.
- May have to travel between offices.
- Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job.
- At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent.
Education
Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
Education
Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses
- Certified Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
Work Experience
- Orthopedic (2 Years)
- Casting (1 Year)
Skills
- Ambulatory Care Management
- Anatomy
- Absorb
- Assist with Procedures
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Interpersonal Interactions
- Leadership
- Orthopedic Splints
- Patient Care Documentation
- Physiology
- Policy Communications
- Schedule Management
- Suture Removal
- Telephone Communications
- X-Rays