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Swift Institute —Reno, NV
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Casting Technician/ Orthopedic Technician

Swift Institute -
Reno, NV

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Job Details

Full-time
$21 - $27 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Anatomy knowledge
Computer literacy
Health insurance policy knowledge
In-person customer service
Practice management software
HIPAA
High school diploma or GED
Productivity software
Orthopedics
Clinical confidentiality policies
Managing patient records
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Casting Technician acts as a support to medical providers at the Swift Institute. The Casting Technician is primarily responsible for application and removal of casting and orthopedic splints and devices as well as wound care as ordered by the provider. This position has a significant amount of patient contact and is crucial to providing an excellent patient experience. This position should be able to complete routine tasks with minimal supervision.

Principle Accountabilities

Application of casts using a variety of materials including plaster and synthetic casting materials and high and low temperature plastics, with minimal or no supervision.

Apply appropriate cast/splint per physician order using appropriate casting/ splint material with body in appropriate position.
Shape cast to ensure maximum comfort and minimum unnecessary pressures
Performs appropriate documentation and patient education related to cast or splinting and as directed by provider.
Mold, fit and trim synthetic or plastic splints to fit patients.
Customize splints and braces as necessary for patient use.
Other instruction/adjustments/maintenance, suture removal, wound cleaning/dressing and other related duties as they are assigned.
Application and adjustment of orthopedic devices such as braces, splints, and compression stockings.
Obtain measurements from patient as necessary.
Prepare mold of appropriate part of patient’s body ensuring body part in proper alignment.
Position, align and adjust orthopedic device on correct body part ensuring correct fit to patient with maximum possible comfort.
Adjust hinged orthopedic devices to physician specifications.
Modify or customize brace or splint for appropriate patient fit.
Instruct patient on use, adjustment, and adaptation and care of device.
Supplies and Equipment Maintenance
Clean exam and procedure tables, work areas and tools according to schedules.
Clean general equipment according to guidelines.
Stock exam and procedure rooms according to schedules and as needed.
Inventory specialty items.
Initiate reorder of supplies as needed.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Supports the provider and the medical assistant with clinical needs.

Administrative and Other

Specific and accurate documentation of care administered into EMR and Practice Management System.
Prep and assist in sterile procedures.
Comply with HIPAA/OSHA policies, requirements, and regulations.
Follow through on patient needs
Check in and room patients when needs arise
Other duties as assigned based on patient needs, patient volume and/or Provider request.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required, but not limited to:
Sit · Twist
Stand · Reach
Stoop/Kneel · Bend
Walk
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle and eye strain
Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and patients
Educational Requirements:
GED or High School Education
Two years of experience in direct patient care and casting experience preferred.
College level anatomy knowledge
Other Requirements
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and contributes to building a positive team environment.
Knowledge of insurance, government payers and eligibility and benefits processes.
Ability to respond promptly to patients’ needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control in stressful situations
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Ability and willingness to adapt to change in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, Practice Management systems, Microsoft Office Applications, and the ability to operate basic Internet software. The individual should be able to operate a computer in order to accurately enter data, search for information, send and receive email and attachments. Must use the internet to access schedules, research insurance information, etc.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
Places the patient’s safety, comfort, dignity and convenience before all other considerations.
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Displays flexibility and adaptability in response to departmental and professional changes.
Communicates efficiently
Strives to provide the best patient experience possible.
Adhere to all regulations and policies and procedures
Uniforms that have been provided by James J. Lynch LTD should be worn at all times. Keep clothes clean and free of wrinkles
always Maintain an organized and clutter free workspace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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