As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment. All Nemours associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.

This position is responsible for: All casting procedures and application/approval of soft goods.  To provide assistance to the provider whenever needed, to expedite the patient care process.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all casting and Orthopaedic equipment.


• Application and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft goods.  Apply and removal of upper and lower extremity casts. 


• Modify casts as needed in clinic and in hospital when necessary for the patient benefit.


• Instruct patient, parents/legal guardians in appropriate use and care of casts and Orthopaedic equipment.


• Responsible for inventory of all casting materials, splints and soft goods.

Skills

• Ability to verbalize descriptions of orthopaedic conditions with basic understanding of anatomical structures and relationships with one another. 


• Understanding of theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.


• Understanding of the proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change and in setting up surgical fields. 


• Assist with rooming of patients.


• Obtain vital signs


• Capturing and entering patient information into EMR.


• Ensuring appropriate documentation such as x-rays and laboratory reports are available for provider’s review. 


• Rooming of patients into exam rooms with preparation for exam and assisting provider with exam.


•   Ensure accurate ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes are recorded.


•  Assist the provider with procedures as necessary. Under the direction of the provider will schedule PT/OT, surgery and diagnostic tests to include pre-authorization         and notification of patient.


•   Prepare, clean and stock exam rooms for clinic.


•  Ability to cross cover in other clinical departments.

Performance Skills

• Ability to set priorities and manage time and resources efficiently.


• Excellent assessment, communication and listening skills.


• Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, accepting and giving feedback appropriately.


• Ability to make decisions, think pro-actively and accept change. 


• Excellent record keeping and written communication skills.


• Ability to remain current on technological aspects of equipment and maintain skill competency.

Requirements

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school )


• BLS certification required.


• More than 1 year of experience


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Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.