- Ensures that adequate supplies of plaster, padding, linen, bandages, splints and related materials are available in each procedure room.
- Ensures that all equipment, including cast saws, cast tables, and assorted hardware (pin cutters, drills, screwdrivers, etc.) are ready and in proper working condition.
- Ensures that pertinent clinic notes and x-rays are available for each patient. Escorts patient to exam rooms and prepares patient for exam/treatment. Orients patients, enters ancillary orders and directs patients to studies.
- Instructs patients and families in use and care of immobilizing devices. Reinforces routine instructions given to patients by other healthcare providers. Distributes patient education materials.
- Observes, collects and documents patient information obtained while providing care. Reports significant changes or pertinent information to licensed personnel.
- Provides care/treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to measurement of vital signs, height and weight. Performs skin preps/scrubs and simple wound care and assists with clinic-based procedures. Creates, applies, and removes immobilizing devices such as splints, wet plaster and fiberglass casts.
- High School diploma or GED
- No licensure or certification required.
- One (1) year of direct patient care in a clinical setting including six (6) months of closely related experience
- If employee has certification as an Ortho Tech (NBCOT), no years of experience is required.
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Orthopaedic Cast Tech I - Chapel Hill, United States - UNC Health Care
Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed.
Learn more about the incentive program here:
Summary:
Provides a variety of services associated with orthopedic casting procedures to patients, their families, and other health care providers. Patient care is performed in accordance with physician's orders, and work is supervised by a physician.
Responsibilities:
_The Department of Orthopaedics at UNC is built upon core values that encompass clinical care, operations, teaching, research, and an unwavering commitment to our people.
Our specialized network includes experts focused on sports medicine, re-injury prevention, hand/wrist/elbow, knee & hip, foot & ankle, orthopedic oncology, pediatrics, and trauma services.
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_Spanning across four locations, namely UNC Orthopaedics at Carolina Pointe II, UNC Orthopaedics Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) on the UNC Chapel Hill campus, UNC Orthopaedics-Weaver Crossing near the Chapel Hill/Durham border, and our newest addition, UNC Orthopaedics at Panther Creek in Cary, our facilities are strategically positioned to serve a wider population.
_Should you join our department, you'd become part of a uniquely skilled and motivated team comprising athletic trainers, nurses, medical assistants, and orthopaedic cast technicians.
Our exclusive cadre of orthopaedic physicians and advanced practice providers is deeply dedicated to ensuring exceptional and equitable care for every patient in our communities.
This environment offers an opportunity to work and grow alongside a talented team, contributing to our shared goal of delivering outstanding patient care.
_Other Information
Education Requirements:
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Professional Experience Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer:
STATE
Entity:
UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit:
Orthopaedics - Weaver Crossing
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range:
$ $25.86 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite
Work Schedule:
Day Job
Location of Job:
US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.