ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIST (CAST TECH)
Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Cape May Court House
Posted on: July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
About us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated
healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors
throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University
Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30
primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations
throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University
Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI
at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient
facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy
services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing
competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and
part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program,
including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement,
on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive
working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career
opportunity by offering professional development. LI-CU1 Experience
Required - Communicates effectively and interacts with patients,
team members, physicians and other customers courteously, please,
and efficiently. Articulates descriptions of orthopedic conditions
based on an understanding of anatomical structures and their
relationship with one another. - Demonstrates knowledge of the
proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change and
removal of sutures/staples. Prepares and assists with wound care
and dressing changes as directed by a physician. - Perform a
variety of related activities including removing sutures/staples
applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic
devices. - Effectively assists in documentation of physician orders
such as prescriptions, physical and occupational therapy, studies
performed by outside facilities requiring written documentation and
return to work/physical activity slips. - Consistently develop and
maintain a complete inventory of required clinical items. Cleans
and stocks patient exams, treatment, and storage rooms. - Greets
patients in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner and
assists patients into the exam room completing all initiation of
visit requirements. - Develops and improves skills in the
organization of work and in assisting the physician of economy in
time, motion, and materials. - Accurately and efficiently performs
many administrative duties, including but not limited to in-basket
and telephone communication, documentation in medical records,
obtaining reports, and completion of insurance and /or disability
forms, pre-certifications and authorizations. Education
Requirements - High School Diploma or GED, required
License/Certification Requirements - Completion of a Certified
Orthopedic Technology or Registered- Orthopedic Technologist
training program, preferred Special Requirements - Completion of an
accredited medical assistant program with 1-year direct supervision
of Orthopedic Surgeon
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