Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Orthopedic Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeGreensboro, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A current BLS (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or an AHA Healthcare Provider is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with applying and removing casts, splints, and other orthopedic appliances in accordance with physician instructions.
Apply and adjust prefabricated braces for the back and upper and lower extremities, and educate patients and staff on proper fit and use.
Adjust crutches and educate patients and families on their proper use.
Assist orthopedic and emergency physicians with reductions by stabilizing patients during procedures, then apply splints or slings as needed.
Review X-rays to verify that the ordered splint is appropriate for the injury and collaborate with the physician as needed.
Document services completely and accurately in the patient's medical chart.
Complete appropriate documentation and procedures when ordering equipment from outside vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of work in a related field such as nursing, emergency medicine, or a physician's office is preferred.
Knowledge of anatomy, trauma, and illness is preferred.

Patient Care Support

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The Orthopedic Technician II assists with the fabrication of splints/casting for various orthopedic injuries, and application of prefab braces for the back, upper, and lower extremities. This position also involves setup, adjustment, and education on medical equipment like crutches as well as providing application of traction devices, CPMs, and overhead frames. Working under general supervision, this role assists the physicians with recovery and treatment for orthopedic injuries.

Essential Job Function:

Assists with applying and removing casts, splints, and other orthopedic appliances in accordance with the physician's instructions.
Applies and adjusts pre-fab braces for the back, upper extremity, and lower extremity with education to patients and staff on wearing and fit.
Adjusts and educates patient and families on proper use of crutches.
Helps assist ortho/emergency physicians with reductions by stabilizing the patient while MD performs procedure and post procedure applies splint and/or sling as needed.
Looks at x-rays to verify splint ordered is appropriate for type of injury and collaborates with MD as needed.
Documents all services performed completely and accurately within the patient's medical chart.
Completes appropriate documentation and procedures when ordering equipment from outside vendors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Preferred: 2 yrs work in related field of nursing, emergency medicine, or MDs office. Knowledge of anatomy, trauma, and illness; Training is on the job.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

Work Shift :

Relief Coverage (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

0.0003

Job Type:

Relief (PRN)

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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