Orthopedic Tech Coordinator - Adult Outpatient Pavilion - Days

Located on the 12th floor of the Adult Outpatient Pavilion, our Multispecialty Surgery & Wound Care Clinic provides specialized Orthopedic and Plastic & Reconstructive care to adult patients. We serve patients throughout their diagnostic and surgical journey. We are proud to have several of our surgeons regionally recognized as top doctors in their specialty! Our team of RNs, Athletic Trainers, LPNs, and CMAs work collaboratively to their full scope of practice. Joining our team will mean you have chosen a team of colleagues who is passionate about serving patients and each other. Our clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am–5pm. The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator is responsible for independently performing all job duties listed in the Orthopedic Tech job description at an expert level and maintains valid OTC certification. In addition, the Orthopedic Tech Coordinator will also perform the set up/maintenance of traction, the fitting and finishing of castings, and other job responsibilities delegated by the Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM), or the Clinical Manager (CM). This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationship-based care for patients as well as coordinate care across disciplines. Other duties include mentoring and educating the Orthopedic Tech staff by structuring and coordinating their onboarding and providing continuing education and/or training to all staff. This role will be proficient in research to ensure patient care maintains a high level of evidence-based practice. If needed, the Orthopedic Tech Coordinator will provide outreach across all Ambulatory clinics. The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator possesses the highest level of skill in the application and removal of casting, splints, and devices, and the set up and maintenance of traction. All of the duties of the Orthopedic Tech are fulfilled. After fabrication, this position is further involved by fitting and finishing castings, involving extensive patient contact. The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator will be more independent than the staff level to perform duties as determined by the medical team. The primary focus of this position is patient care but it also includes significant efforts with education, research, and outreach with all ambulatory Orthopedic clinics. The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator possesses the primary responsibility for the orientation, training and mentoring of other Orthopedic Technicians. The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator will assume additional responsibilities, as delegated by the ACM. He or she functions with a high degree of autonomy under the supervision of the ACM. An essential component of the Orthopedic Technician Coordinator is to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills while working with various disciplines. Essential Job Statements Casting and Splinting The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator collaborates with all clinicians (including MD, PA, NP or RN) to determine the most appropriate cast or brace for a patient with particular diagnosis and treatment(s).   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator applies casts and splints at a high level of proficiency, from fit to finish. She/he possesses and demonstrates expert level of knowledge of all types of casting and splinting materials.  The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator utilizes the appropriate padding, wrapping and molding techniques to ensure proper fit and placement of a cast or splint.   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator possesses advanced skill and knowledge for selecting (identifying) the proper procedure for the removal of a cast or splint. When using a cast saw, scissor, or other device, she/he must maintain proper alignment of the fracture in every phase of treatment: application, adjustment, and removal.   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator possesses expert knowledge of the procedures for using a cast saw, scissors, and or other devises necessary to maintain proper anatomical positioning throughout each phase of treatment, application and or adjustment.   Specific patient care, casting and splinting applied by an Orthopedic Technician Coordinator after validation of approved skills and competency. All application performed under direction and supervision of provider: Hip Spica, casts with brace drop lock, BKA, diabetic patients, spastic children and adults, serial casting.   Removal of external fixator, removal of pins, removal of drains upon demonstrated competency and under provider direction.   Custom bracing.   Orthopedic Devices/Braces The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator assists the physician in the outpatient procedure setting and clinic. He/She possesses advanced knowledge and proven competency in positioning patients, sterile preparation, and instrument selection.   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator fits the orthopedic device/brace per provider orders. These devices/braces include, but are not limited to:   Boots  Diabetic shoes/boots   Humerus braces  Night splints   Cervical collars   Hand splints   Knee braces   Post-op shoes   Darco shoes   Hip braces   Lumbar braces  The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator possesses expert level knowledge regarding custom braces. This knowledge includes proper fitting and measuring techniques to ensure optimal patient comfort and care.   Education/Certification   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator collaborates with provider and/or clinical staff to facilitate proper patient education and documentation related to the proper use of crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs, proper care of casts, splints, or other orthopedic devices.   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator assists with the education of all clinical staff including but not limited to: Physician Assistants, Residents, medical students, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, MAs, ATCs and Orthopedic Techs.   The Orthopedic Tech Coordinator attends advanced level lectures and seminars to further their education and provides regular in-services with medical staff to share this knowledge and provid