• Orthopedic Technologist MA

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Exeter, NH)


    Orthopedic Technologist MA

    + Full Time

    + Exeter, NH 03833 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Exeter%2C%20NH%20%2003833&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

    + Posted 1 week ago

     

    Core Physicians LLC

    Req#14726

    **Req#:** 14726

    **Full Time,Day Shift** Monday-Friday 8am-5pm w Saturday rotation every 8th 8a-12p

     

    Assists Orthopedic Physician/Provider in office procedures and in surgical cases by performing the following duties.

    Requirements:

    + Post-secondary Education

    + BLS within 6 months of hire

    + Orthopedic Technician Certification through a nationally recognized program (NBCOT) within 9 months of hire OR Registered/Certified Medical Assistant with 2 years of Orthopedic experience and completion of a registered Orthopedic Technologist program (ASOP) within 9 months of hire.

    Major Responsibilities:

    1. Assists/Performs cast removal and application.

    2. Applies braces, CAM walkers and other DME as directed by physician/provider.

    3. Provides patient education on proper care and maintenance of cast or splint. Educates patient on extremity signs and symptoms of ill-fitting cast/splint.

    4. Assists Physician/Provider with examinations and procedures and consults with the physician and other specialists as required to ensure optimal patient care.

    5. Assists the front office staff with patient scheduling; patient call backs; coordinating patient referral; and securing appropriate insurance approvals.

    6. Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient care information on appropriate patient medical record forms.

    7. Performing clinical duties such as: obtaining vitals; cleaning instruments; preparing exam rooms; ordering of casting supplies; and arranging for any necessary special equipment.

    8. Administration duties such as scheduling; organizing patient charts; filing; pulling and copying of patient records.

    9. Ordering/Preparation of medication under the direction of the physician.

    10. Applies waterproof casts; fiberglass splints along with pre-op and post-op bulky splints. Removes sutures and staples and applies special wound care dressings under the direction of the attending physician.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled