Orthopedic Casting Tech I - Pediatric Care, On-Call

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Orthopedic Tech to manage casting and orthopedic equipment, support providers, and expedite patient care. The role involves travel to other sites and being on-call to assist with procedures.

Responsibilities include casting applications/removals, inventory management, rooming patients, EMR data entry, and coordinating tests with pre-authorization where needed.

Qualifications

• Verbalize descriptions of orthopedic conditions.
• Understand theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.
• Understand proper aseptic techniques in dressing change and setting up surgical fields.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs.
• Enter patient information into EMR and ensure documentation (x-rays, labs) is available for provider review.
• Assist provider with exams and procedures as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling for PT/OT, surgery, and tests including pre-authorization.

Skills

Verbalize orthopedic conditions

Traction theory understanding

Aseptic techniques

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Orthopedic Tech to manage casting and orthopedic equipment, support providers, and expedite patient care. The role involves travel to other sites and being on-call to assist with procedures.

Responsibilities include casting applications/removals, inventory management, rooming patients, EMR data entry, and coordinating tests with pre-authorization where needed.