What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic (Casting) Technician - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Full Time position at Titus Regional Medical Center?
Job: Orthopedic (Casting) Technician
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary
Orthopedic Technician work under the supervision of the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians to care to patients. The Orthopedic Technician applies, removes and maintains casts, dressings, traction, and other orthopedic devices. They also assist in monitoring, observing, and communicating with patients and their families about medication, at-home care, and preventative lifestyle changes.
Essential Functions
-Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs
-Interviewing patients and recording their medical history
-Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
-Applying, removing and maintaining casts, dressings, traction, and other orthopedic devices
-Administering injections of medications as needed
-Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
-Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled
-Performs other duties as assigned
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-At least one year in a medical office is preferred.
Education
-Current CMA certification preferred.
-Completion of an Orthopedic Technician program preferred.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33
76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery None
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20" Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary
Orthopedic Technician work under the supervision of the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians to care to patients. The Orthopedic Technician applies, removes and maintains casts, dressings, traction, and other orthopedic devices. They also assist in monitoring, observing, and communicating with patients and their families about medication, at-home care, and preventative lifestyle changes.
Essential Functions
-Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs
-Interviewing patients and recording their medical history
-Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
-Applying, removing and maintaining casts, dressings, traction, and other orthopedic devices
-Administering injections of medications as needed
-Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
-Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled
-Performs other duties as assigned
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-At least one year in a medical office is preferred.
Education
-Current CMA certification preferred.
-Completion of an Orthopedic Technician program preferred.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33
76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery None
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20" Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
