PRN Cast Technician - MUSCP in Widnes

Responsible for high quality casting, splinting services and providing patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice setting. May be required to provide back up support for other locations.

• Apply, adjust and remove casts
• Measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic devices
• Assist Orthopedic Surgeon in reduction of fractures
• Instruct patient in proper care of cast and splints, including walking with casts and boots
• Instructing patients with the use of crutches, cast care and DME
• Change dressing and care for wounds
• Remove sutures, staples, etc.
• Clean and stock patient exam and treatment rooms
• Order medical supplies and manage DME inventory
• Assist in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients
• Adhere to established clinic/office policy and procedure directives
• EMR documentation of services performed
• Manage patient care flow by rooming patients in a timely manner, informing physician when patient is ready to be seen
• Perform a broad spectrum of duties including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within casting area of expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment

Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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