What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cast Technician position at EmergeOrtho?
From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 60 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6 th in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.
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EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, t he Cast Technician assists clinical staff and provides orthopedic casting and splinting for patients in medical setting.
This position will require travel to multiple offices in Smithfield and Clayton.
Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Allied health associates or bachelor’s preferred or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of medical training or allied health related field experience
- Experience in casting, splinting, taping/bracing preferred
- Certification preferred - ex. OTC, ATC
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
- Provides DME/Casting Orthopedic care to patients within the clinic as needed for scheduled coverage
- Prepare Casting rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
- Provide patient care, treatment, and service in a continuous and well-coordinated manner, to meet patient need's
- Educate patients in relation to their home medical equipment to facilitate safe and effective equipment use for desired outcomes
- Promote safe, effective patient and organizational environments and equipment use.
- Obtain, utilize, and update patient information in a confidential and secure manner for utilization in patient care and billing applications
- Accommodate patient volume by assigning/changing staff for maximum patient flow and minimum patient wait times
- Review and maintain the inventory management system
- Keep an open line of professional communication with assigned staff and providers regarding patient needs
- Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned
