Orthopedic Technician - Columbia County Medical Center

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech) is responsible to provide the highest quality comprehensive patient care to ensure positive patient outcomes when casting, bracing, and/or applying orthotics as directed by the physician. He/She will work directly with the orthopedic surgeons to ensure that continuity of patient care including patient education and assessment of need is addressed in a timely manner. The Ortho Tech is a resource to ancillary staff i.e. Patient Care Assistants and Certified Medical Assistants to include brace fitting and application. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Responsible to ensure quality care is given to patients requiring casting, splitting, bracing and/or the application of orthotics that may be ordered by the physician. Assists and monitors patient care in the proper fitting and application of pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods. 60% Assists the PCAs/CMAs with suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and pin removal. Ensures ancillary staff is competent in brace fitting and application. 25% Assists with Ambulatory Intake, rooming patients, completing discharge information in a timely fashion. Addresses education with patients and staff members concerning casting/bracing/pin removal/fitting and application. 5% Monitors and orders supplies as needed while staying within the supply budget that is set forth at the beginning of each Fiscal Year. The Ambulatory Manager must sign off on all orders. Shrinkage will be monitored and reported. 5% May be required to function as a Patient Care Assistance/CMA during a staffing shortage. Joint Commission preparation; Environment of Care readiness and State and Federal requirements will be upheld and monitored for compliance. 5% Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma / GED General Required and( Accredited Program Medical Assisting Required or Other / Certificate Other / Related Field Required or) Education clarification: High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification. Required Minimum 2 years as a Certified Medical Assistant or 0 years experience with Registered Orthopedic Technician Certification. Required Certification clarification: Must have CMA or Registered Orthopedic Technician certification plus BLS. Required BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor BLS - Basic Life Support ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support CMA - Cert Medical Assistant ROT - Registered Orthopedic Technologist Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000 of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.