Cast Technician - Orthopedics

JOB PURPOSE & MISSION

Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Applies, adjusts, modifies, and removes casts, splints, and traction devices as directed.
• Fits and adjusts orthopedic braces, boots, and other devices.
• Assists with setup and adjustment of traction or immobilization equipment.

• Assists physicians with minor procedures, including reductions and injections.
• Removes sutures, staples, and dressings using appropriate clinical techniques.
• Observes and reports patient condition or complications to provider.

• Instructs patients on cast care, safety precautions, and use of assistive devices.
• Reinforces provider instructions and responds to patient questions.
• Assists in promoting patient understanding of treatment plans.

• Prepares exam rooms and maintains readiness for patient care.
• Cleans and stocks supplies and equipment.
• Maintains organization of casting and treatment areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Required: 1 years of experience in an orthopedic clinic, urgent care, or emergency room setting specializing in casting and splinting.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Orthopedic Technologist program, or Military Medic program

Certifications & Licensure

Required: None

Preferred:

• Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT)
• Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)
• BLS Certification

Special Skills or Knowledge

Required: Strong understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, medical terminology, and sterile processing techniques.

HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

HIPAA - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records.

SAFETY - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/collects medications/blood order, transports/monitors or observes patients with infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS

Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
• Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
• Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
• Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers.

Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

• Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.
• Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.
• Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honestly and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts.

Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

• Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high.
• Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the organization.

Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.

• Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes.
• Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives.

Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

• Effectively manages time and resources.
• Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization — material, human, and financial.
• Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes.

Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.

• Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety.
• Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries.
• Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times.
• Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.