Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Pediatric Orthopedic Tech 1 Medical Assistant
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70801
Orthopedic Tech 1 - Ma
The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. The position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory. This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional or supervisory staff.
The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. The position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory. This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional or supervisory staff.