OrthoCarolina
Clinical Assistant
OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, us, 28201
At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard. Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence an promote and environment of teamwork throughout the organization.
If these attributes align with the job culture, you are seeking - then OrthoCarolina might be the right fit for you!
We are currently searching for an Orthopedic Technician at our Randolph Hand location.
The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed. Duties include:
* Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider. Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.
* Provides excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.
* Maintains patient care environment including: orders, receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave. Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.
* Prepares for pin removal from patients. Provides pin care and provide the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.
A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Health Savings Account
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Supplemental Life
* Voluntary Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity
* Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
* 401(k)/ROTH Retirement Plan
* Employer 401(k) Safe Harbor
* 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
* 529 Savings Plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Wellness Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Voluntary Legal Plan/Identity Theft
OrthoCarolina is one of the nation's leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North and South Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We commit to improving the lives of all we serve, by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service. Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits throughout western North Carolina each year.
Additional requirements as Orthopedic Tech:
* Two years' experience in orthopedics, highly preferred
* CAM/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints
* Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification
Employee Type
Regular
Qualifications
Skills
Education
A.S: Biology, B.S.: Biology
Certifications
CPR - Other
Language
Work Experience
Clinical Experience
If these attributes align with the job culture, you are seeking - then OrthoCarolina might be the right fit for you!
We are currently searching for an Orthopedic Technician at our Randolph Hand location.
The Orthopedic Tech is responsible for the splint/ cast management of patients The major scope of this position is the removal and application of numerous and various types of casts, DME, and splints. This position also requires completing various forms and waivers for DME per OrthoCarolina policies and procedures and may also act as a clinical assistant as needed. Duties include:
* Providing quality orthopedic care for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing, and assessing the need for change of all types of orthopedic casts and immobilization devices, removal of sutures and or staple, and application of DME supplies under the direction of a physician/provider. Provides aseptic dressing changes and has the ability to set up surgical/sterile fields.
* Provides excellent customer service by educating patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as resource for patients.
* Maintains patient care environment including: orders, receives and stores supplies/medications; cleans/stocks exam and procedure rooms; assists in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments in autoclave. Maintains cleanliness of cast room, supplies in the cast room, clinical areas and patient rooms.
* Prepares for pin removal from patients. Provides pin care and provide the patient and/or significant other with pin care instruction.
A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Health Savings Account
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Supplemental Life
* Voluntary Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity
* Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
* 401(k)/ROTH Retirement Plan
* Employer 401(k) Safe Harbor
* 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
* 529 Savings Plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Wellness Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Voluntary Legal Plan/Identity Theft
OrthoCarolina is one of the nation's leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North and South Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We commit to improving the lives of all we serve, by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service. Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits throughout western North Carolina each year.
Additional requirements as Orthopedic Tech:
* Two years' experience in orthopedics, highly preferred
* CAM/RMA, ATC or EMT with experience in casting/splints
* Orthopedic Tech Certification or equivalent certification
Employee Type
Regular
Qualifications
Skills
Education
A.S: Biology, B.S.: Biology
Certifications
CPR - Other
Language
Work Experience
Clinical Experience