WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Orthopaedic Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeBridgeport, WV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete a state criminal background check and, if applicable, a federal background check for regulated areas.
Complete cast technician training as established by the department.
Be able to lift, push, or pull at least 40 pounds.
Remain focused for extended periods while applying casts or splints.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and application of durable medical equipment soft goods to support patient diagnosis or treatment in accordance with department quality standards.
Analyze fractures and determine the appropriate casting method.
Cast and splint patients and apply durable medical equipment as ordered by orthopaedic surgeons.
Deliver patient care as directed by physicians.
Obtain and document patient vital signs.
Support medical staff in meeting patient needs and maintaining efficient outpatient-unit operations.
Assist providers with examination or testing requisitions and forms, help ensure test results are available for patient visits, and assist patients and providers during medical office visits.
Administer prescribed medication under the supervision of the attending provider.
Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
Obtain and document specimens as ordered and report test results to the medical provider.
After training and skills testing, perform assigned or all ordered point-of-care tests and maintain quality-control testing and logs.
Schedule additional ancillary testing and assist providers with examination or testing requisitions and forms.
Act as a chaperone during medical examinations.
Ensure medical records and test results, including records from referring physicians, are available for visits; inspect and review records for correct order and completeness.
Monitor the nurse call system, relay information to appropriate staff, answer telephone calls, and transmit information to appropriate staff.
Provide assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
Participate in the Quality Assurance Program to support quality patient services.
Generate required patient charge data according to outpatient procedures.
Help maintain appropriate patient-care supply and equipment inventory by preparing orders and reporting needs to a supervisor; demonstrate knowledge of the use and care of equipment, including printers, embossers, and computers.
Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on the assigned outpatient unit.
As needed, schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using the computerized system and applicable outpatient clinic policies and procedures; schedule and coordinate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
As needed, ensure patient registration; collect patient-identification and billing information and enter it into the computer; obtain charts and fee sheets; and obtain signatures for release of information and consent to treatment.
As needed, assist the Registration Specialist with money deposits and late-night coverage, and assist the Manager or Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.
Process and mail letters to patients.

Desired Qualifications

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training is preferred.
Two years of experience as a nursing assistant is preferred.

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Plans and performs casting, splinting, dressing changes, suture and staple removal and application of DME soft goods for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standard of the department as identified through professional literature, policy and procedure. Must analyze fracture and determine which casting method to use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), asrequiredfor regulated areas

To be completed asestablishedby department: (Administered at Department level)

1.Cast tech training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of experience as a nursing assistant.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons

2. Delivers patient care as directed by physicians

3. Obtain and document vitals on patients

4. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit

5. Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.

6. Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.

7. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.

8. Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.

9. Documents and reports test results to medical provider

10. After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs

11. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.

12. Act as chaperone during medical examinations.

13. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.

14. Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff. Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.

15. Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.

16. Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.

17. Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.

18. Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care needs by preparing orders and reporting needs to supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.

19. Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit.

20. May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.

21. May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment.

22. May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.

23. May process and mail letters to patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Very demanding - must be able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 pounds

2. Must be able to remain focused for a long period of time to sufficiently apply a cast or splint.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Very busy clinic environment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

68 UHC Orthopaedics

Address:

327 Medical Park DriveBridgeportWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

About the Company

WVU Medicine

Academic health system

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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