Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics Job at UTMB Health, League City, TX

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  • UTMB Health
  • League City, TX

Job Description

Casting (Orthopedic) Technician - League City Orthopedics at UTMB Health summary:

The Casting (Orthopedic) Technician applies and removes orthopedic casts, splints, and braces under physician supervision, while assisting with patient care and maintaining clinic supplies and equipment. The role requires technical skills in aseptic techniques, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient communication, with an emphasis on compassion and adherence to clinical protocols. Certification and relevant experience in orthopedic or medical assistance fields are preferred to ensure competent patient support in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Two years of directly related orthopedic technician work experience OR
  • Completion of one or more of the following combinations: 
    • Orthopedic Tech/Prosthetics Tech Program and zero years of casting experience
    • Medical Assistant program and 1 year of casting experience
    • Nurse Assistant program and 1 year of casting experience
    • Medical Corpsman and 1 year of casting experience
    • EMT program and 1 year of casting experience
    • Current enrollment in professional nursing program with completion of introductory nursing course work and zero years of casting experience
  • BLS certification required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Orthopedic Technician

 

Job Summary:

Demonstrates competence, caring and compassion when performing technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient’s plan of care, recognizing age specific requirements, and following approved policy and procedure. Demonstrates competence in application, molding and removal of casts, splints, durable medical equipment, and wound care.

 

Job Duties: 

  • Under the direction of a physician: 
    • Apply cast – fiberglass and plaster
    • Fit braces – upper and lower extremity
    • Splints – upper and lower extremity
    • Molds for Custom Braces
    • Suture and Staple removal
    • Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting
    • Accurately performs test for blood glucose
    • Safely and properly prepares medications/injections
    • Provides explanation when obtaining vital signs or other technical skills.
    • Uses aseptic technique and infection control measures in the performance of duties.
    • Measures and records intake and output as ordered.
    • Prepares and assists patients care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential care.
    • Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis.
    • Under the direction of an RN, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training as assigned.
    • Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients/families.
  • Accurately documents and communicates interventions and measurements. 
    • Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider
    • Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record
  • Assist in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
    • Checks equipment/supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability
    • Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place
    • Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired
    • Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned/requested
  • Practices positive customer and peer relations.
    • Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner
    • Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints/concerns
    • Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient/family and co-workers
    • Consistently responds to customer requests/needs in an appropriate manner
  • Respect and supports patient rights.
    • Serves as patient/family advocate
    • Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality
    • Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate
  • Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
    • Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner
    • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility
    • Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies
  • Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
    • Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
    • With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
    • Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
    • Remains current on all in-service/education/credentials/certifications requirements for position, as appropriate
    • Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
    • Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic/departmental level.
  • Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.

 

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

 

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Keywords:

orthopedic technician, casting technician, patient care, orthopedic casts, splint application, wound care, medical assistant, aseptic technique, outpatient clinic, vital signs monitoring

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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