Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or other designated licensed health care professional, the Orthopedic Casting Technician assumes responsibility for performing and/or assisting with treatments and procedures; monitors and maintains equipment and provides patient /family education related to Orthopedic Services.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks as delegated by the Physician, Registered Nurse or other delegated licensed health care professional including but not limited to:
• Application and removal of casting/splinting, and/or braces under the direction/supervision of the orthopedic providers.
• Application and removal of post-op bandages/dressings
• Wound care-including but not limited to pin care
• Performs appropriate documentation and patient education in patient’s chart related to casting/splinting as directed by Dr, NP, PA, or RN
• Maintains and inventories casting equipment; works with department Manager on purchasing new equipment and securing repairs
• Performs duties as assigned in the Orthopedic physician clinic under the direction of a licensed health care professional
• Conducts education/casting workshops for staff
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Less than 1 year of experience in orthopedic clinic/setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Technical or professional training
• Less than 1 year of experience as casting tech

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Orthopedic Technician or Certified Orthopedic Casting Technician

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of orthopedic devices and their usage
• Familiarity with medical terminology

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.