Galveston, TX, US
18 days ago
DME Fitter/Orthopedic Casting Tech
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! DME Fitter/Orthopedic Casting Tech Job ID 2023-26448 # Positions 1 Job Location US-TX-Galveston | US-TX-Webster Telecommute Location-Specific Position FT/PT Full-Time Category Medical Office Professionals Why Us?

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?

The DME Fitter/Orthopedic Casting Technician is responsible for supporting clinicians and nursing personnel with Fitting Durable Medical Equipment and orthopedic casting procedures. The technician will assist in the delivery of patient care services, primarily with applying and removing cases or splints, wound care and dressing changes. The technician is expected to keep abreast of all new casting techniques, must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.  This position will travel to various locations in the Webster/Galveston area.    

Your Impact

Depending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and, subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law, this position may include some or all of the functions listed below.

 

Assists clinician and nursing personnel with orthopedic fitting and casting procedures to include the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.Assists with routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing cast, cleaning wounds and applying dressings and fitting DME.Provides continuity of post-op care casting, splinting and bracing; documents all treatments in patient medical records.Assists clinician with medication, medical supplies/equipment during minor office/clinic procedures involving incisions, excisions, sutures, etc.Maintains appropriate par level of supplies, medication and instruments, placing orders in timely fashion.Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that the rooms are cleaned after each patient.Responsible for maintaining coding procedures for modalities and supplies utilized to include physical labor cost for application, assessment and fitting, in accordance to HCFA CPT Codes and descriptions and charge master codes.Facilitates patient flow and assist physical and nursing personnel with coordination of patient care. Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of related experience preferred

A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures required.Medical Assistant Certification, Casting Technician Certification or Licensed Orthotic Assistant Certification preferred

Additional Success Factors

Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.

Works in a fast paced environment and works with a sense of urgency.

Ability to effectively communicate with employees and managers.

Good attention to detail.

Quality minded.

Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results. Our Investment in You

 

Competitive Compensation Packages8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating HolidaysPTO that includes Vacation and Sick timeMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401k Savings and Retirement PlanPaid Parental Bonding Leave for New ParentsFlexible Work Schedules and Part-time OpportunitiesGenerous Employee Referral Bonus ProgramMentorship Programs- Mentor and MenteeStudent Loan Repayment Assistance by LocationRelocation AssistanceRegional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunitiesVolunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

 

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

 

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