Orthopaedic Technician - Orthopaedics - University Town Centre

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown is seeking a cast technician to cast, splint, and apply durable medical equipment as ordered by Orthopaedics staff. You will assess fractures, determine methods, and deliver direct patient care under physician direction.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, supporting staff, and assisting with tests, procedures, and documentation in a busy outpatient unit. Prior nursing assistant experience is preferred and BLS is required within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal checks as required.
• Cast tech training completed per department requirements.
• Nursing Assistant Training preferred.
• Two years of nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment per staff orthopaedics orders.
• Delivers patient care as directed by physicians.
• Obtain and document vitals on patients.
• Support medical staff to ensure patient needs and outpatient unit efficiency.
• Assist with requisitions/forms for patient examinations or testing.
• Administer prescribed medications under supervision and document results.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cast tech training

Nursing Assistant Training

Tools

DME handling

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal and application of DME soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standard of the department as identified through professional literature, policy and procedure. Must analyze fracture and determine which casting method to use.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• Cast tech training

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a nursing assistant.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons
• Delivers patient care as directed by physicians
• Obtain and document vitals on patients
• Provide support to medical staff to assure patients’ needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit
• Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• Documents and reports test results to medical provider
• After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs
• Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.
• Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff. Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.
• Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.
• Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care needs by preparing orders and reporting needs to supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.
• Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit.
• May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment.
• May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.
• May process and mail letters to patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Very demanding - must be able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 pounds
• Must be able to remain focused for a long period of time to sufficiently apply a cast or splint.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Very busy clinic environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

8164 WVUH Orthopaedics UTC

Address:

6040 University Town Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer:

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.