Orthopaedic Cast Tech II

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Orthopaedic Cast Technologist II to join the ambulatory care/ sports medicine teams in Chapel Hill. You will work with physicians, residents, and staff to provide cast fabrication/removal, wound care, and immobilization device management.

Location options include the Ambulatory Care Center or the Sports Medicine Center. Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:45 am–4:30 pm, with a $5,000 commitment incentive paid in 6 installments over 3 years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Certification in Orthopaedic tech (NBCOT/Pedorthist) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in orthopaedics with vital signs and basic terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine examination and treatment procedures including cast removal, wound care and dressings.
• Assist physicians in fracture/dislocation reductions and clinic prep.
• Fabricate and remove casts and splints; apply orthopaedic devices.
• Apply braces, prosthetics, orthotics; fit canes/crutches/walkers; fabricate splints.
• Remove external fixators/halos/orthopaedic frames and assist traction setup.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding immobilization devices.

Skills

Orthopaedic fitment knowledge

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN degree or EMT certification

NBCOT Orthopaedic Technologist Certification or Pedorthist Certification

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

The Orthopaedic Cast Technologist II is a trained member of the orthopaedic team who works with all associated health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning all orthopaedic procedures. This position will be located at the Ambulatory care center on the hospital campus or at the Sports Medicine Center in Chapel Hill. There is opportunity to work with a variety of Orthopaedic subspecialties from Pediatrics through Adult Trauma and everything in-between.

The work schedule for this position is: Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentive:

$5,000 Commitment Incentive paid out in 6 installments over 3 years.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings. Under the direction of a physician assists in the clinical care of patients.
2. Assists the physician in the reduction of fractures and dislocations. Preparing for upcoming clinics including review of the patient list, prep of pre visit ancillary orders to ensure the test results and prior notes have been received. Rooming the patients to include taking vital signs and a brief visit intake
3. Performs a variety of tasks including the fabrication and removal of casts and splints, the application of orthopaedic devices and the removal of external orthopaedic hardware. Assist physicians, residents and other Orthopaedic personnel with the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
4. Performs application of braces, prosthetics, orthotics and orthoses. Fitting and adjustment of canes, crutches and walkers. Fabricating splints for various conditions. Wound care, removal of wound closure materials (staples, sutures and percutaneous pins) and the application and removal of sterile and non-sterile dressings.
5. Performs removal and adjustment of external fixators, halos, and orthopaedic frames. Preparation and set up for specific types of traction, making adjustments as necessary. Performing necessary patient measurements (grip strength, leg strength, extremity girth).
6. Provides patient and family education regarding the care of their immobilization devices. Scheduling other ancillary services per physician request. Cleaning rooms, exam tables and equipment between patients and at the end of the day re-stocking and ordering necessary supplies. Entering the physician labs and radiology orders that have been ordered and handling physician referrals

Other Information

Other information:

• Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: BLS required.
• If five (5) years of experience in Orthopaedics: No licensure or certification required.
• If NBCOT Orthopaedic Technologist Certification or equivalent certification (Pedorthist Certification), LPN degree or EMT degree: Two (2) years of experience in Orthopaedics.
• If no NBCOT or equivalent certification (Pedorthist Certification), LPN degree, or EMT degree: Five (5) years of experience in Orthopaedics. Experience must include vital signs and basic terminology commensurate with training programs for nursing assistants, medical assistants and EMTs.
• Experience must include vital signs and basic terminology commensurate with training programs for nursing assistants, medical assistants and EMTs.
• Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Prefer candidates who have ABC or BOC Orthotic Fitter certification or eligibility

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: SOM Amb Care-ACC-Orthopa

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.