Position Title: Casting Technician Lead - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
Department: OUHP Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
Job Description: General Description: Under limited supervision, performs casting procedures for orthopedic patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepares injured area to receive cast then molds and wraps bandages to support injured area according to physician directions.
- Removes whole and broken cast and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb as directed.
- Assembles materials, designs and forms orthopedic splints as directed.
- Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient.
- Instructs patient in care of casts and appliances.
- Assists patients in walking with cast, braces and/or crutches.
- Assists medical students with orthopedic procedures.
- Supervises the Orthopedic Technician.
- Ensures that necessary inventory is maintained and that supplies are ordered.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Must meet one of the following:
Education: Graduation from an Orthopedic Technician training program.
Experience: Two (2) years experience as an Orthopedic Technician.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certification from the National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Registered Orthopedic Technologist from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals preferred. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of orthopedic problems related to cast and traction appliance application. Knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to orthopedics. Knowledge of methods and techniques involved in casting procedures. Ability to follow exact written and oral instructions. Good interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and patients. Ability to maintain charts and records. Some computer knowledge.
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