Orthopaedic Cast Tech II - Ambulatory Care

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,248 - 38,738; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Orthopaedic Cast Technologist II in Chapel Hill, NC to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting with patient care, applying casts, performing vital sign checks, and educating patients about their care.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. This full-time position offers a salary range of $19.78 - $28.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Experience in Orthopaedics preferred.
• Understanding of patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examination and treatment procedures.
• Prepare patients for clinics and assist physicians.
• Fabricate and apply casts and orthopaedic devices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs

Orthopaedic procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Orthopaedic devices

Braces and prosthetics

Job 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.

Recruitment Incentive

$5,000 commitment incentive paid out in installments over 3 years.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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

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.

Professional Experience Requirements

• 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.

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: $19.78 - $28.12 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.

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