Orthopedic cast specialist vs orthopedic technician

Differences between orthopedic cast specialist and orthopedic technician duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic cast specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Maintain patient medical record in EMR (Allscripts), casting and bracing as needed, prepare injections.
• Document clinical findings on the EMR.
• Code procedure using CPT coding and diagnosis with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• Assist with in office injections including ultrasound guide injections and PRP.
• Instruct patient in care of and assist patient in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
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Orthopedic technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with taking vital signs and CPR.
• Instruct patients on how to adjust crutches, walkers and other aids.
• Adjust crutches and canes to fit patient and instruct patients in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
• Provide on-call orthopedist and neurologist with surgical procedures, traction application, casting and splinting assistance.
• Work closely with orthopedic surgeons and other physicians to ensure proper application and education of traction devices.
• Create and implement rehabilitation protocols for foot and ankle injuries and post-surgical patients including custom casting and brace fabrication.
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