Cast Brace Technician
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Cast Brace Technician at our Hyde Park - DCAM clinic. Here, you will work with our Orthopaedic team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
Under the direct supervision of the orthopedic surgeons, the Cast Brace Technician assists in the performance of orthopedic procedures and cast application, independently applying and/or modifying casts and/or braces.
Essential Job Functions:
- Evaluate and treat patients with impaired function due to traumatic injury or disease in daily clinics.
- Apply, adjust and remove plaster and fiberglass casts.
- Set up and adjust traction equipment for patients.
- Prepare molds for foot orthotic devices and modify these devices under the direction of the foot and ankle physicians.
- Purchase and maintain inventory of cast material and equipment, braces, splints, special braces, traction materials and equipment, foot orthotic materials and equipment.
- Order and re-stock supplies and equipment as necessary.
- May round with service attendings for purpose of checking, adjusting and preventing complications in inpatients that are casted or in braces.
- Provide service coverage as requested.
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.
- Perform outpatient billing for clinic patients through Last Word.
- Maintain work area and equipment.
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments in casting and bracing.
- Assist in revision of policies and procedures in matters having to do with traction, braces and casts.
- Participate in professional activities to continue professional development and contributions.
- Other duties as requested to assure excellent patient care.
- Participate in continuous Quality Improvement project
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of college level training or equivalent in casting and bracing techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently handle contacts with patients, physicians and other health care workers courteously and pleasantly to provide prompt and efficient attention to the medical care of the patient.
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park DCAM
- Unit/Department: Orthopaedics
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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