Orthopedic Tech

Overview

• Prepare and apply orthopedic devices like casts, braces, and splints.
• Explain the care and maintenance of orthopedic devices to patients and their caregivers
• Adjust or remove orthopedic devices, as needed, under the direction of an orthopedic surgeon
• Perform wound care and dressing changes
• Order and maintain orthopedic supplies and equipment- Manage inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment, ordering new stock as necessary and ensuring that all tools and materials are available and in good condition for patient care
• Assist in setting up and stocking examination rooms
• Decontaminate, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments
• May remove staples or suture
• Assist orthopedic physicians in non-operative bone fracture reduction
• Use specialized tools and equipment to cut off or remove casts

Position Summary 

The Casting/DME Technician is responsible for the application and removal of casts (simple & complex), orthopedic splints, and durable medical equipment (DME). This position has a significant amount of patient contact and is involved in the assessment of patients of all ages. The Casting/DME Technician follows proper casting protocols, splinting protocols, and DME protocols outlined by the provider. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with the provider and patient/family while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Technicians are responsible for application, modification, repair, and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints, and braces. Casting activities include: application and removal of upper and lower extremity casts, from simple to complex, utilizing a variety of materials; application and removal of splints and DME; removal of sutures and staples; and performing basic wound care. The Technician will also assist in stocking and ordering supplies; assist with specialty programs; assist with cold therapy units; assist in clinical pods when necessary; and obtain insurance verification/prior authorization for certain DME supplies.

Experience

No experience required.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Completion Orthopedic Training/Module Required.

Licensure

License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification within 14 Days of Employment Required.