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WVU Medicine · 3 weeks ago

Orthopaedic Technician - University Town Centre

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WVU Medicine is a healthcare provider in West Virginia, and they are seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to support their outpatient unit. The role involves performing casting, splinting, and providing patient care as directed by physicians, while ensuring quality patient services are delivered.

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Responsibilities

Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons

Delivers patient care as directed by physicians

Obtain and document vitals on patients

Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit

Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits

Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider

Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens

Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered

Documents and reports test results to medical provider

After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs

Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing

Act as chaperone during medical examinations

Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness

Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff. Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff

Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician

Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided

Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures

Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care needs by preparing orders and reporting needs to supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers

Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit

May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures

May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment

May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software

May process and mail letters to patients

Qualification

Cast tech trainingBasic Life Support certificationNursing Assistant trainingPatient care supportMedical record management

Required

6 months of cast tech training is required as evidenced by completion of Department of Orthopaedic skills check list is required

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area

Preferred

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training is preferred

2 years of experience as a nursing assistant is preferred

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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