Orthopedic Technician - Cast Room

Certified Orthopedic Technician

The Certified Orthopedic Technician is a medically trained member of the staff who is responsible for assisting orthopedic physicians with the application of nonsurgical therapeutics to designated orthopedic patients. Under general supervision, provides functional guidance to assigned staff by training new employees, adjusting work schedules, directing workflows, resolving non-routine problems, assisting supervisor in various additional administrative matters such as developing and revising departmental procedures.

General Duties

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction under direct supervision
• Observe patients for breaks in skin integrity and promptly report findings to the nurse, physician, or physician assistant
• Serve as a resource to nursing personnel regarding types of traction, traction modifications, plaster cast complications, causes, and treatments
• Provide patients with written instructions and education related to cast care

Equipment & Environment Management

• Clean all equipment using proper techniques and infection-control standards
• Order supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Maintain the cast room in a clean, organized, and orderly manner
• Accurately charge for supplies and equipment utilized

Clinical & Team Support

• Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room or procedural areas when appropriately trained in sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Train and orient junior team members and newly hired orthopedic technicians

Education and Experience Qualifications

A combination of appropriate education and work experience is required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and
• Four (4) years of experience providing direct care to orthopedic patients in a hospital or clinic setting

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Orthopedic Technologist (COT) through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Expert knowledge of aseptic techniques, including:
• Dressing changes
• Removal of sutures and staples
• Surgical field setup and operating room draping
• Advanced understanding of the theory and application of skin, skeletal, and manual traction
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, and the general public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to clearly articulate orthopedic conditions based on advanced understanding of anatomical structures and relationships
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear, timely communication with peers, physicians, professional staff, and management

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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