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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the sports medicine physician in the care of patients being treated by this specialty. Job responsibilities encompass triage of patients, assisting with fracture care, fitting of durable medical equipment and any additional duties deemed necessary for an overall efficient operation.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certification by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) required.
  American Heart Association CPR/BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) - two (2) years experience, preferably prior orthopedic experience.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High energy and ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment

• Excellent Customer Service

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ablility to work effectively in a team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial assessment upon patient's arrival (obtains history for HPI and ROS).

• Communicates assessment findings to health care provider per documentation or verbalization.

• Establishes immediate plans for patients following collaboration with physician.

• Recognizes need for and monitors vital signs on potentially unstable patients.

• Documents any treatment interventions and implements physicians orders in a timely manner.

• Anticipates treatment plan for patient by reviewing prior office notes and orders to maintain a smooth and continuous patient flow process.

• Anticipates physician needs for procedures and assist as indicated in casting, splinting, cast removal, injections, brace fitting, x-ray ordering, etc.

• Performs ongoing assessment as demonstrated by documentation.

• Reports change in patient condition and/or inappropriate patient response to physician immediately.

• Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities.

• Assists physicians with patient care; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts, and splints.

• Assists physicians and nurses with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, fracture reductions, etc.; instructs patients in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.

• Serves as a liaison between physician and patient.

• Plans for patient safety at all times.

• Assist with patient education as needed with cast care, rehabilitation, instructions on use and care of braces, etc.

• Identifies and implements infection control process.

• Organizes patient referrals and documents referral plan.

• Obtains prior authorizations as indicated.

• Processes workers compensation cases following the company requirements and serves as liaison between physician and company.

• Answers telephone in a courteous manner, identifying center and self at all times.

• Maintains complete and accurate messages and assures timely routing.

• Accounts for and documents supply utilization.

• Assists Radiology Tech with positioning of patients and providing immobilization devices as needed.

• Orders medical supplies as indicated. Maintains clean and well-stocked soft goods room; orders special supplies and/or equipment.

• Complies with mandatory health system continuing education programs annually.

• Participates in own professional growth as demonstrated by continuing education in the orthopedic field. Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies; performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains monthly tracking logs for patient encounters, clinical procedures, and referrals in and out of office.

• Schedules patient appointments in a timely and efficient manner.

• Collect vital signs on all new patients.

• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.