Orthopedic Technician/Cast Tech Brighton Center for Specialty Care

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

This role will be to provide skilled Cast Tech support and work collaboratively with other members of the CMC Team, including physicians and all clinical staff.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

CASTING/SPLINTING

• Independent application of casts of various materials and assist providers in the application of complex casts
• Make appropriate adjustments to casts as instructed from provider
• Remove casts and prepare patients for recasting by inspecting, assessing and cleansing skin
• Assess patient progress after cast application by checking circulation and comfort
• Knowledge of appropriate casting techniques for providers on angles, lengths and thickness of casts when being placed on Pediatric patients
• Knowledge on removal of Mehta casts and hip spica and placement of clubfoot casting
• Waterproof cast placement on appropriate fractures
• Appropriate billing and documentation of waterproof casts

BRACING

• Fitting off the shelf durable medical equipment
• Measuring and adjustments for all braces
• Proper documentation and billing for all braces
• Assessing patient for proper brace placement

BILLING

• Enter billing for all casts/braces/splints placed
• Proper documentation in MiChart for casting and bracing
• Maintain cast log and reconcile monthly to make sure all casts/braces/splints have been billed
• Identify patients that will require insurance pre-auths

PATIENT INSTRUCTION/ STAFF TRAINING

• Instruct and advise patients on the use and care of casts and appropriate activities while in a cast
• Provide training of cast and brace application and removal to MA staff
• Provide training for billing of casts and braces
• Provide home exercise programs for patients to bridge gap while awaiting appointment with physical therapy
• Contact for all issues that arise for casting and bracing
• Maintain all providers protocols/preferences for casting and bracing

CLINIC PROCEDURES

• Set up and support in-clinic procedures
• Participate in the placement and removal of Orthopaedic pins
• Proper transport and disposal of items for sterilization
• Prepare patients for and assist in reduction of fractures if required
• Treatment of sterile and infected wounds including cleansing and draining wound dressing

UNIT LIAISON

• Doctor to staff liaison for appropriate patient care and cast placement
• Liaison coordinator for off-site Ortho facilities and cast rooms
• Liaison to Orthotics & Prosthetics for bracing supplies, including stocking and billing of products used in the unit
• Patient to provider liaison for any issues that arise with cast/braces
• Liaison with Nursing staff for add-on patients to Cast Room, following appropriate triage

CAST ROOM SUPPLY MAINTENANCE

• Stock and maintain equipment and supplies for use in the Cast Rooms
• Order all materials and maintain inventory needed for the Cast Rooms

CONTROL

• Perform scheduled infection control maintenance of patient care items and equipment
• Perform expired audits on all items in the Cast Rooms
• JCAHO – maintain Cast Rooms so they are continually prepared for JCAHO surveyors

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Progressively responsible experience in the application of casts and wound treatment
• Considerable knowledge of casting materials
• Experience in cast and splint placement
• Strong background in anatomy and physiology
• Strong background in Orthopaedic sports injuries
• Strong background working with Pediatric patients
• Individual that can independently treat and bill patients

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous Orthopaedic clinical operations and emergency services experience is helpful.
• Previous experience working with MiChart/Epic /Cadence, as well as knowledge of University policies and procedures is helpful.
• Casting Certification
• Orthotic Fitter Certification
• Individual that has a strong background in anatomy and physiology
• Strong background in Orthopaedic sports injuries
• Strong background working with Pediatric patients
• Individual that can independently treat and bill patients
• Experience in adult and pediatric cast/brace placement

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (may vary dependent upon clinical needs)

Monday – Friday (with the exception of meetings or coverage when necessary. We utilize flex scheduling to off-set hours worked in excess of 8 in any one day)

Work Locations

Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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