Dartmouth Health

Academic health system and medical education

Orthopaedic Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeLebanon, NH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate Degree in Science in Orthopaedic Technology is required.
One year of previous health care-related experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.
Ability to read and understand medical terminology is required.
Currently registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians.
Certification as an Orthopaedic Technologist (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, or registration as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist (R.O.T.) by the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Apply and adjust fiberglass or plaster casts, braces, and splints, and assist with assembling and attaching orthopaedic traction equipment and devices.
Educate patients on care and usage of casts.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less casting experience.
Train others, including athletic trainers, nurses, and interns, on proper casting techniques.
Provide assistance to physicians during minor procedures.
Assist providers in cleansing wounds, reducing fractures, and applying surgical dressings.
Fit thermoplastic splints and braces.
Inspect cast saws to ensure optimal performance.
Escort patients to exam rooms and assist physicians with exams as needed.
Assist nursing staff in maintaining timely and orderly patient flow.
Maintain inventory and security of devices and supplies for orthopaedic patient care, including cast materials, braces, splints, and other devices.
Ensure appropriate submission of charges for devices dispensed.
Participate in or facilitate site-wide committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of previous health care-related experience.

Overview

The Orthopaedic Technician (or “Cast Tech”) performs a variety of functions to support and care for patients with a limited degree of supervision in the ambulatory clinic, inpatient, and emergency room settings. Collaborates with specialty teams to provide outstanding patient service in an innovative and fast-paced Orthopaedic Practice.

Responsibilities

Applies and adjusts fiberglass/plaster casts, braces, and/or splints and may assist with assembling and attaching orthopaedic traction equipment and devices.

Educates patients on care and usage of casts.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less casting experience.

Trains others (e.g., Athletic Trainers, Nurses, and Interns) on proper casting techniques.

Provides assistance to the physician during minor procedures.

Assists provider in cleansing wounds, assists in reducing fractures and application of surgical dressing.

Fits thermoplastic splints and / or braces.

Inspects cast saws to ensure optimal performance.

Escorts patients to exam rooms and assists physicians with exams as needed. Assists nursing staff to maintain timely and orderly patient flow.

Maintains inventory and security of devices and supplies for the care of orthopaedic patients including cast materials, braces, splints, and other devices. Assures appropriate submission of charges for devices dispensed.

Participates in and/or facilitates site-wide committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.

Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning and teamwork.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Science in Orthopaedic Technology required.
One (1) year of previous health care related experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
Ability to read and understand medical terminology.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Currently Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians.
Certification as an Orthopaedic Technologists (OTC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT), or registration as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist, R.O.T. by the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
Certification in BLS required upon hire

About the Company

Dartmouth Health

Academic health system and medical education

Dartmouth Health runs New Hampshire’s largest private employer and a regional academic health system serving northern New England, with DHMC and a wide network of hospitals and clinics. It provides care through more than 2,000 providers across nearly every specialty, including the Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dartmouth Health Children’s. It blends clinical care with education and research by training about 400 residents and fellows each year with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, and by conducting clinical trials with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center. Its goal is to deliver exceptional, personal care while advancing medicine and meeting the health needs of the communities it serves.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lebanon, NH
Founded: Not listed

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