Melinda Bradley
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Talented Orthopedic Technologist offering several years of relevant experience. Successful at managing inventory of clinical and casting supplies, along with ensuring best pricing and maintaining appropriate supply levels across multiple locations. Knowledgeable about orthopedic best practices and understands the importance of provider preferences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cast Department Supervisor
ORA Orthopedics
Bettendorf, IA
08.2013 - Current
- Supervised staff of up to 17 employees, coordinating schedules to guarantee optimal coverage across 7 separate locations.
- Coordinated and conducted staff meetings
- Created a process to evaluate departmental productivity effectively.
Conducted ongoing monitoring to validate and enhance process accuracy. - Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Standardized operational procedures to improve uniformity of function among locations.
- Conducted performance reviews for all staff members within the department.
- Launched structured training program to enhance onboarding process for new staff.
- Contributed alongside clinic personnel, enabling continual training and professional growth
Cast Tech and Medical Assistant- Orthopedics
ORA Orthopedics
Bettendorf, Iowa
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by obtaining patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Contributed to order entry within EMR system, while also aiding in-office processes.
- Performed cast/splint applications and removals.
- Performed the removal of sutures and staples.
- Performed simple and complex bandage changes in accordance with wound care and post-operative care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
North Park University
Chicago12-2003
Skills
- Inventory management
- Price monitoring
- Working directly with vendors
- Patient care
- Casting and splinting
- Supervision and leadership
- Schedule coordination
- Management skills
- Staff training
- Performance reviews
- Process evaluation
- Productivity tracking
Certification
- Certified Orthopedic Technologist, 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cast Department Supervisor
ORA Orthopedics
08.2013 - Current
Cast Tech and Medical Assistant- Orthopedics
ORA Orthopedics
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Black Hawk College
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
North Park University