DME/Cast Technician - Full Time

Position Goal

To assist with proper maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment supplies/orders and assist with Casting and W/C Pharmacy as necessary with patient care activities. Preform all patient care activities for cast and post-op care.

Position Responsibilities:

• Escort patients as necessary from waiting area to cast room and/or DME area for analysis of needs.
• Remove and apply casts, both fiberglass and plaster and other appliances as needed.
• Assist in fracture reductions and minor surgical procedures as well as remove sutures, staples and apply bandages.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Stock and maintain work spaces.
• Assist with supply/DME ordering, inventory activities, receiving etc., and in maintaining appropriate inventory levels at all times.
• Deliver DME products to area hospitals as needed.
• Obtain authorization for custom braces and all DME prescribed for worker's compensation patients.
• Review DME receipts to ensure billing of items on a daily basis.
• Responsible for patient care activities such as determining proper DME sizing and fitting items when needed.
• Work DME hold buckets in workflow dashboard in Athena throughout the day.
• Ensure DME orders and procedure documentation is complete prior to issuing DME.
• Assist in properly and accurately dispensing pre-packed medications to patients as directed by Physician.
• Triage cast patients with problems in absence of physician if necessary.
• Provide backup support in performing Medical Assistant duties when necessary.

Experience:

Required:

• One (1) year Orthopaedic healthcare experience.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of Ortho Tech or two (2) years casting experience.

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic specialist training program

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfac