Certified Orthopedic Technician - Full-time; Sports Medicine
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Monday - Friday (8am - 4:30pm)The Certified Orthopedic Technician supports physicians in all aspects of clinic; including fitting and applying pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods; preparing and applying casts and orthopedic appliances; and removing sutures, casts and splints. Documents and bills appropriate casting and splint visits. May also assist with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions; may give patients instructions concerning cast care and the use of orthopedic appliances; may prepare and set up traction as requested by the physician and can assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the equipment and make adjustments as needed; may clean and stock the cast and soft goods room, order special supplies or equipment, and coordinate collection of patient data.
Education/Training
Minimum two years working under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon or graduate of a NAOT certified program
License/Certification:
Registered Orthopedic Technologist through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals or National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Inc
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Orthopedics.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Expertise in the different materials and equipment involved in casts, splints and braces
Ability to independently apply and remove casts, splints and braces under supervision of a medical provider
Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting
Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Completion of an ASOP Casting Workshop or equivalent preferred
Graduate of a two-year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SH policy
Familiarity with Cerner EMR environment
Essential Job Functions:
Troubleshoot, apply, and remove casts, splints and braces under supervision of a medical provider
Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, procedures, prescription renewals, triage of patient phone calls, review charts, lab test results, scheduling patients, responding to provider messages
Prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit forms
Assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy
Interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experience
Assist in completing paperwork by gathering data and preparing forms for provider review and signature
Perform other administrative tasks and clinical care as assigned.
AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA:
Consistently treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Able to lift, push, pull without restrictions; able to use proper body mechanics. Able to work extra hours, including some weekend/holiday rotations. Exposure to blood or other infectious materials, as well as cleaning and hydrotherapy chemical per OSHA definition in associates-based rehab. program.
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Salary Range: $22.35-$33.98-
Salary Range Details
The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.
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