What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cast Tech I position at OrthoLoneStar?
DME/CAST TECHNICIAN
Job Description
We are seeking a full time DME/Cast technician to join our team with Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting physicians with casting, splinting, bracing and other duties as assigned. Your attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be critical to your success in this role. As a DME/Cast Tech, you will play a vital role in educating and providing patients with prescribed durable medical equipment. You will also be responsible for the application of splints and casts as prescribed by the physician. Ensuring clinic cleanliness, orderly storage of inventory and assisting with maintaining proper reorder levels will be part of your daily responsibilities. You will work daily with physicians and staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. We have 4 locations and some travel will be required between locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Description
We are seeking a full time DME/Cast technician to join our team with Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting physicians with casting, splinting, bracing and other duties as assigned. Your attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be critical to your success in this role. As a DME/Cast Tech, you will play a vital role in educating and providing patients with prescribed durable medical equipment. You will also be responsible for the application of splints and casts as prescribed by the physician. Ensuring clinic cleanliness, orderly storage of inventory and assisting with maintaining proper reorder levels will be part of your daily responsibilities. You will work daily with physicians and staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. We have 4 locations and some travel will be required between locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in Ortho casting/bracing
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with EMR systems
- Casting, splinting and fitting patients with medical equipment
- Manage assigned location inventory
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Responsible for maintaining quality standards and authorization requirements for DME
- Provide exceptional patient care and ensure patient comfort throughout procedures
- Work closely with physicians and clinic staff to understand medical policies and accurately determine medical necessity
- Work with clinical notes, diagnosis codes and medical terminology to interpret what is relevant to services performed in DME
- Clinical setting
- Travel between clinic locations
- Exposure to bodily fluids
- Requires sitting, bending, squatting and stretching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off
