Intermediate Care Technician

Intermediate Care Technician

The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented. Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist orthopedic providers during exams, procedures, and post-operative care.
• Apply, remove, and assess orthopedic devices (casts, splints, braces).
• Perform neurovascular assessments and reinforce safety and infection-control protocols.
• Provide basic wound care, dressing changes, and pre-/post-operative care instructions.
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms, maintain orthopedic instruments and supplies.
• Support diagnostic processes (e.g., X-rays when trained/credentialed).
• Coordinate patient care, reinforce provider instructions, and maintain documentation.
• Educate patients/families on device care, mobility safety, and orthopedic recovery.
• Skill in casting, splinting, sterile technique, orthopedic device management, and patient communication.

Patient Screening: Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. This may involve completing clinical reminders, obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that may impact the patient's health status. Clinical Tasks: Assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. The incumbent assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits. The incumbent operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing. Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 pm

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/ PD99968S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized