What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopaedics Technician (Cast Tech) position at Dartmouth Health?
Orthopaedics Technician (Cast Tech)
Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, NH
The Orthopaedic Technician (or “Cast Tech”) performs a variety of functions to support and care for patients with a limited degree of supervision in the ambulatory clinic, inpatient, and emergency room settings. Collaborates with specialty teams to provide outstanding patient service in an innovative and fast-paced Orthopaedic Practice.
Responsibilities
- Applies and adjusts fiberglass/plaster casts, braces, and/or splints and may assist with assembling and attaching orthopaedic traction equipment and devices.
- Educates patients on care and usage of casts.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less casting experience.
- Trains others (e.g., Athletic Trainers, Nurses, and Interns) on proper casting techniques.
- Provides assistance to the physician during minor procedures.
- Assists provider in cleansing wounds, assists in reducing fractures and application of surgical dressing.
- Fits thermoplastic splints and / or braces.
- Inspects cast saws to ensure optimal performance.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and assists physicians with exams as needed. Assists nursing staff to maintain timely and orderly patient flow.
- Maintains inventory and security of devices and supplies for the care of orthopaedic patients including cast materials, braces, splints, and other devices. Assures appropriate submission of charges for devices dispensed.
- Participates in and/or facilitates site-wide committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
- Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Science in Orthopaedic Technology required.
- One (1) year of previous health care related experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
- Ability to read and understand medical terminology.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Currently Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians.
- Certification as an Orthopaedic Technologists (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT), or registration as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist, R.O.T. by the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
- Certification in BLS required upon hire
Applicants are encouraged to learn more and apply at:
https://dhcareers.org/ortho-staff/
Grow Your Career. Restore Lives. Move Orthopaedics Forward.
The Orthopaedic Clinics at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH, are growing, and we’re looking for people ready to join us. We are a collaborative team that helps patients regain mobility, restore function, and get back to the moments that matter most. We are a collaborative team that helps patients regain mobility, restore function, and get back to the moments that matter most.
As part of our nationally recognized academic medical center, you’ll learn from experienced orthopaedic professionals, explore a wide range of specialties, and keep building your skills in a place that invests in your future. Every day is a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Our scale reflects our momentum. Across our Orthopaedics program, we see more than 43,000 patients and perform more than 33,000 surgical cases and outpatient procedures every year. From everyday injuries to the most complex conditions, you’ll be part of a team that meets each patient with expertise and care.
Our specialties include:
- Foot and ankle
- Hand and wrist
- Hip and knee
- Nonsurgical treatments
- Orthopaedic oncology
- Pediatric orthopaedics
- Shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine
- Spine and back pain
- Trauma and fracture care
That breadth means every day can bring new patients, new challenges, and new chances to learn.
With continued growth and expansion, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Your next chapter in orthopaedics starts here.
Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Location: In person