OU Health
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Position Title: Orthopedic Technician Trainee (Orthotics and Prosthetics) - Children's Orthopedic Surgery Clinic Department: OUHP Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic Job Description: General Description: Under supervision, performs casting procedures for orthopedic patients. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Prepares injured area to receive cast then molds and wraps bandages to support injured area according to physician directions Removes whole and broken cast and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb as directed Assembles materials, designs and forms orthopedic splints as directed Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient Instructs patient in care of casts and appliances Assists patients in walking with cast, braces and/or crutches...