DescriptionEmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, the Cast Technician assists clinical staff and provides orthopedic casting and splinting for patients in medical setting.RequirementsQualifications 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