Orthopedic Technician Part-Time - Autumn Road Clinic
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Orthopedic Technician assists physicians in the application and management of casts and braces, provides instruction and assistance to resident physicians in cast, splint, and brace application, gives instruction on proper care of casts, braces, etc. to patients. Also provides instructions to rotating medical students and assists with orders and maintains an adequate stock of orthopedic supplies.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Orthopedic Technician assists physicians in the application and management of casts and braces, provides instruction and assistance to resident physicians in cast, splint, and brace application, gives instruction on proper care of casts, braces, etc. to patients. Also provides instructions to rotating medical students and assists with orders and maintains an adequate stock of orthopedic supplies.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional and competent assistance to physicians with the application and management of casts for orthopedic patients
- Educates patients regarding casts, splints, or braces following application
- Collects and records patients' medical history and acquires patients' vital signs
- Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions
- Collects lab samples and completes documentation for submission to the lab
- Monitors inventory of and obtains necessary supplies and/or equipment for patient care in the orthopedic unit
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- One (1) year of direct patient care experience
- Orthopedic tech experience or Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)
- Enrollment in a healthcare-related educational program (Medical Assistant, Nursing School, or Med School) (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discounts
- Retirement Plan Matching
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.