Orthopedic Technician - Columbia County Medical Center

Wellstar Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking an Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) to provide high-quality care in casting, bracing, and orthotics under physician direction.

The role involves assisting with brace fitting, patient education, ambulatory intake, and discharge documentation, while coordinating with ancillary staff and managing supplies to stay within budget.

Qualifications

• Education credentials required for the role: high school diploma or GED, plus an accredited medical assisting program or related certification.
• Certifications include CMA, ROT and BLS as part of the core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in casting, bracing, and orthotics as ordered by physicians.
• Support brace fitting and application with staff.
• Assist ambulatory intake, patient rooming and discharge information; provide patient education.
• Monitor supplies and manage budget approvals with the Ambulatory Manager.
• May cover PCA/CMA duties during staffing shortages and ensure compliance.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Registered Orthopedic Technician certification

BLS Certification

CMA Certification

Job description

locationsColumbia County Medical Center Hospital

time typeFull time

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) is responsible to provide the highest quality comprehensive patient care to ensure positive patient outcomes when casting, bracing, and/or applying orthotics as directed by the physician. He/She will work directly with the orthopedic surgeons to ensure that continuity of patient care including patient education and assessment of need is addressed in a timely manner. The Ortho Tech is a resource to ancillary staff i.e. Patient Care Assistants and Certified Medical Assistants to include brace fitting and application.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Responsible to ensure quality care is given to patients requiring casting, splitting, bracing and/or the application of orthotics that may be ordered by the physician. Assists and monitors patient care in the proper fitting and application of pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods. 60%
• Assists the PCAs/CMAs with suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and pin removal. Ensures ancillary staff is competent in brace fitting and application. 25%
• Assists with Ambulatory Intake, rooming patients, completing discharge information in a timely fashion. Addresses education with patients and staff members concerning casting/bracing/pin removal/fitting and application. 5%
• Monitors and orders supplies as needed while staying within the supply budget that is set forth at the beginning of each Fiscal Year. The Ambulatory Manager must sign off on all orders. Shrinkage will be monitored and reported. 5%
• May be required to function as a Patient Care Assistance/CMA during a staffing shortage. Joint Commission preparation; Environment of Care readiness and State and Federal requirements will be upheld and monitored for compliance. 5%

Required Minimum Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma / GED General Required and(
• Accredited Program Medical Assisting Required or
• Other / Certificate Other / Related Field Required or)

• Education clarification: High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification. Required
• Minimum 2 years as a Certified Medical Assistant or 0 years experience with Registered Orthopedic Technician Certification. Required
• Certification clarification: Must have CMA or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification plus BLS. Required

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• CMA - Cert Medical Assistant
• ROT - Registered Orthopedic Technologist

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