Travel Orthopedic Technologist
Houston, TX
Prodware Solutions LLC
5x8 hrs, Days

Title: Orthopedic Technician

Duration: 13+ Weeks + High possibility of extension

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Schedule Notes: Varies 730-4p, 830-5p, 9-530p

Job Description:

• To provide excellent customer service and assist the patient care team by providing casting and medical assistance to the
• licensed providers during patient scheduled clinic visits or patients in the emergency center.
• Provides operational assistance, ensuring and coordinating the intake and rooming of patients to effectively manage the patient visit cycle time.
• Applies casts, splints and performs basic hardware maintenance.
• Works with patients and families on all aspects of care.
• Complete documentation meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy and timeliness
• Provides education to families regarding cast maintenance and skin care after cast removal
• Provides timely communication with the orthopedic team.
• Manages casting and clinic supplies. Updates PAR levels when needed and communicates regularly with person ordering
• supplies.
• Shares the responsibility of checking exam room supplies daily.
• Need a experienced cast tech, fiberglass and plaster casting experience

Skills:

• Requires knowledge of basic aseptic technique and the familiarity with all orthopedic instrumentation, hardware, equipment and casting/splitting procedures.
• Must have knowledge of development stages in pediatric patients, nursing/medical assistant patient care tasks, the managed care industry, related medical terminology and customer service concepts.
• The ability to do basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance.
• Must be able to proficiently operate a personal computer and basic clinic/patient care, office equipment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate good verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate good time management skills and provide excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to demonstrate quick decision making and self-initiated work behaviors are necessary.

Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required.
• 3 years Experience doing basic casting, splinting, and hardware maintenance.
• Pediatric exp is a plus.