Orthopedic Cast Technician - Los Angeles

Job Description

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The Radiology Technician (CRT) supports patient care by performing x-rays as advised by physician for diagnostic purposes. The CRT must be proficient with the use of x-ray equipment and associated procedures according to assignments and job responsibilities. Additionally, the CRT will perform routine and basic administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Positions patient for procedure and notes the degree of discomfort experienced by the patient.
• Educate patient in cast care, wound care, swelling and how to remove and apply splints.
• Under physician, NP or PA direction, may assist with application and execution of orthopedic procedures and services concerning the orthopedic patient. (i.e. apply slings, casts, inspect and adjust bandages and equipment needed for orthopedic care).
• Perform designated diagnostic tests as advised by provided and assists in follow-up scheduling needs.
• Provides product and technical assistance for customers, including product preparation and procedural consultation for physicians and staff as appropriate.
• Applies and removes a variety of splints, plaster and fiberglass casts and requests x-rays as indicated under the direction of a physician.
• Performs special procedures as windowing and wedging, and assists the physician in sophisticated special procedures as removal of pins and application of traction.
• Responsible for inventory, ordering and receiving of all casting supplies and equipment.
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.
• May assist physician with scribing in the EMR during office exams.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Required
• Work Experience: 1 year orthopedic cast tech or equivalent combination of education and experience in patient care work preferred
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date)
• Current Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, or Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals required