Clinical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician- Winston Salem/Clemmons, NC

OrthoCarolina; Clemmons (NC); In loco; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem and Clemmons locations seek an Orthopedic/Cast Tech to manage casts, splints and DME under physician direction. Responsibilities include removal/applications of casts, aseptic dressing changes, and ensuring sterile instrument prep.

Two years in orthopedics is preferred; CMA/RMA/ATC or EMT with casting experience, and Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent, are required or highly valued. Regular, on-site role.

Competenze

• Two years’ experience in orthopedics, highly preferred.
• CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints
• Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification

Mansioni

• Provides cast management including applying, removing, and assessing immobilization devices under physician direction.
• Maintains sterile environment and clean cast room; assists in preparation and sterilization of instruments.
• Provides pin care and patient education related to pins and immobilization.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Formazione

A.S. Biology

B.S. Biology

Strumenti

Orthopedic Tech Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We are currently searching for an Orthopedic / Casting Technician to work with our providers at our OrthoCarolina Winston Salem and Clemmons office locations .

The Orthopedic/Cast Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider. Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.

• Maintains patient care environment including orders; receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave. Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.

• Prepares for pin removal from patients. Provides pin care and provides the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.

Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in orthopedics, highly preferred

• CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints

• Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification

Employee Type

Regular

Education

A.S: Biology, B.S.: Biology

Certifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians