Orthopedic Technologist: Casting, Bracing & Wound Care

Duke PA; Morrisville (NC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Orthopaedic Technologist at Duke Health delivers patient care alongside physicians and nurses, applying casts, braces, and immobilization devices while maintaining accurate records in EPIC.

Responsibilities include assisting with fracture reductions, wound care, and patient education on cast and splint care, as well as supporting clinic flow and sterile procedures within a day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Course work in Anatomy and Physiology preferred.
• Casting experience and 2 years orthopaedic experience preferred.
• Ortho Tech Certification preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Assist physicians and nursing personnel with casting procedures and application/removal of casts and splints.
• Apply braces, prosthetics, orthotics, canes, crutches, and walkers; assist with traction setups.
• Fabricate splints and assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Record vital signs and document care in EPIC as directed by physicians.
• Instruct patients on cast care, wound care, edema, and splint use.
• Maintain clinic flow and prepare examination rooms and instruments.

Conoscenze

Casting experience

Vital signs

Patient education

EPIC documentation

Formazione

High School Diploma / GED

Anatomy and Physiology coursework

Ortho Tech Certification

Strumenti

EPIC

Descrizione del lavoro

The Orthopaedic Technologist at Duke Health delivers patient care alongside physicians and nurses, applying casts, braces, and immobilization devices while maintaining accurate records in EPIC.

Responsibilities include assisting with fracture reductions, wound care, and patient education on cast and splint care, as well as supporting clinic flow and sterile procedures within a day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.