Orthopedic Tech at Newton Medical Center

  • Updated: January 18, 2012
  • Location: Covington, GA
  • Category: Medical & Health - General

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Job Summary:  The Orthopedic Tech provides casting and splinting of extremities for all aged patients, assisting the orthopedic physician as needed with wound assessment, dressing changes and other office procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Knowledgeable of anatomy and physiology
  • Splint and brace application
  • Cast application
  • Splint and Cast modification
  • Dressing changes
  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Discharge

    Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent.  Prefer Ortho Tech certification.

    Experience:  Experience in a physician practice or clinic as needed.

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