Schedule & Location
Full Time: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Orthopedics: 25 Monument Road Suite 290, York PA 17403
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, assists the orthopedic physician in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs.
Applies and removes casts for all types of fractures.
Fits and adjusts canes, crutches and walkers.
Instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances and cast and traction care.
Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Provides supervisory support for Orthopedic Technologists in the practice and at the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applies casts for all types of fractures.
Fits and adjusts canes, crutches and walkers.
Instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances and cast and traction care.
Assists in the treatment of patients with orthopedic needs.
Prepares or sets up specific types of traction requested by the orthopedic physician and is able to assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the apparatus and make adjustments as necessary.
Applies simple braces, prosthetics, performs minor adjustments and repairs, as well as fabricates splints for various conditions under the direction of the orthopedic physician.
Maintains cast room and inventory of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Supervises the activities of Orthopedic Technologists at the practice and in the hospital.
Provides training for new clinical and support staff; provides training support for other practices, the emergency department, clinics and urgent care centers.
Assesses and documents competency of staff applying casts and orthopedic appliances.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Experience:
1 - 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise / Work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of orthopedic patients
Minimum Education:
High School or G.
E.
D.
Preferred Certification:
National Board Certification of Orthopedic Technologist
Location: WellSpan Health · Ortho-York-Apple Hill
Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening, Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
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