Ortho Cast Tech

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a skilled Casting Technician to join the orthopedic team. The role involves applying and removing casts and splints for patients from newborns to geriatrics under a physician’s guidance in an outpatient clinic.

You will assist with casting procedures and may aid in minor orthopedic procedures, always working under supervision. The position requires knowledge of anatomy, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove all types of casts and splints from newborns to geriatrics under physician instruction.
• Support orthopedic physicians in outpatient clinic casting procedures.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures as needed (would care, aspirations, minor surgery, fracture reductions).
• Work independently and be evaluated by correction of orthopedic problems.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Stress management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Training program (hospital/technical school/military)

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Summary of the Job

This position is an integral part of the team that is involved with healing bones. You will be responsible for applying and removing all types of casts and splints from newborns to geriatrics under the instruction of a physician. Supporting the orthopedic physicians in a professional manner in an outpatient clinic setting for all casting procedures. May also assist with orthopedic procedures, including would care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a physician and is evaluated by satisfactory correction of orthopedic problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting with casting/splinting is preferred.
• Completion of a training program from a hospital, community college, technical school or the military is a plus.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required

• Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing

EMPLOYMENT

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.