Orthopedic Technician- Winston Salem

OrthoCarolina; West Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to perform cast management, DME handling, and assist in clinical settings under physician supervision.

The role involves applying/removing casts and splints, performing aseptic dressing changes, and maintaining a clean, organized cast room and clinical areas. At least two years in orthopedics and an orthopedic tech certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in orthopedics, CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with casting/splints.
• Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization by applying, removing, and assessing changes of casts and immobilization devices.
• Perform aseptic dressing changes and assist in setting up sterile fields.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of cast room and related clinical areas; assist in cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Prepare for pin removal from patients and provide pin care instructions to patients/significant others.
• Assist in handling DME supplies and per policy/workflows.
• Support physicians and providers as needed in clinic operations.

Skills

Customer service

Education

CMA/RMA

ATC

EMT

Orthopedic Tech Certification

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We are currently searching for an Orthopedic Technician at our OrthoCarolina Winston Salem office location. The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients. The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider.
• Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.
• Maintains patient care environment including orders; receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave.
• Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.
• Prepares for pin removal from patients.
• Provides pin care and provides the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.

Skills and Abilities:

Provide excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.

Qualifications:

Two years’ experience in orthopedics, highly preferred CMA/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Language Work Experience

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