What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopaedic Cast Technician (LPN, EMT, or Athletic Trainer required) position at Capital Region Orthopaedics?
Capital Region Orthopaedics (The Bone and Joint Center) is one of this region's largest private medical groups and one of only two large Orthopaedic groups in upstate New York. Our practice has long history, over 55 years, servicing residents of upstate eastern New York, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont and eastern Connecticut. We are the region's premier provider of quality and compassionate Orthopaedic care for the upstate region of New York State.
We are seeking a licensed LPN, EMT or Athletic Trainer to work as an Orthopedic Cast Technician to assist our Orthopaedic Physicians with providing casting and bracing services to our patients. Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
· Applies casts and braces
· Wound care
· Suture/Staple removal
· Cast removal
· DME fitting
· Patient education
- Position requirements include:
- Maintains professional and courteous interaction with all patients, physicians, management and co-workers.
- Qualified candidates will have a minimum 1 year clinical healthcare experience. Previous Orthopaedic experience in the areas of cast applications and removal, suture removal, DME applications, wound cleansing and dressing application is desired, but not required.
Some of the benefits with working in this position with us can include but are not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
- 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Program
- A positive work environment with all team players
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunity for overtime
- Accrued Paid Time Off
Our practice is team oriented, fast paced and dynamic. We offer the best in Orthopaedic care and are recognized as a trusted leader in providing quality patient care. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and Life insurance, a 401k and profit sharing plan, and generous paid time off.Be part of a dynamic team where your contribution matters to the quality of clinical services provided in the Capital Region. FULL TIME openings in Albany, but Cast Techs may be rotated to other satellite offices. The position is M-F days, with an added opportunity to provide coverage in our orthopedic urgent care center nights and weekends.
Capital Region Orthopaedics (The Bone & Joint Center) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
** Actual compensation will be based on qualifications and other factors determined by law. **
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12206 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, NY 12206: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22