Cast Tech

Description

Qualifications

• Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job
• Good job for people looking for a lot of interaction with patients and less paperwork

Benefits

• $19 - $23 Per hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance within 60 days of employment
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• 8 - 5, full time, Monday – Friday work schedules

Responsibilities

• Orthopedic technician completes a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients and staff as well as provides
• assistance to physicians and as appropriate, provides back up for other staff members by performing the following duties
• Room Patients
• Performs patient education, answer questions as necessary
• Applies splints, casts, and DME for patient treatment per physician orders
• Handling of sharps, suture/stable removal
• Prepares and assists with injections
• Document in patient’s chart: Orthotech portion of visit
• Answers patient telephone calls and document conversations/messages inpatient EHR chart
• Orders DME and completes prior auth
• Stocks clinical supplies in exam rooms and cast room
• Meets all expectations outlined for MIPS
• Abide by all OSHA and HIPAA regulations and guidelines
• Fill in for Medical Assistants as needed
• General office and clinical duties as needed
• Typical business office environment
• Possibility of local travel
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting
• Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS: Education: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred. 

3. Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist program preferred. 

4. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Certification/Licensure: CPR certification for Health Care Providers. Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in a clinic and/or hospital setting.