Cast Technician

About the role

As a Cast Technician, you will assist in the provision of care and treatment, providing casting and splinting as needed. In this role, you will gain on-the-job training, additional educational resources and hands-on experience in direct patient support to propel your career with Cleveland Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Measure, apply, change, remove and repair casts, braces and splints for patients.
• Apply and instruct patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
• Remove dressings, sutures and staples.
• Prepare patients for exams and special procedures.
• Identify and report changes in patient status to RN and/or MD.
• Initiate CPR and emergency measures as required.
• Assist in transporting and rooming patients as needed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Maintain all designated work areas in a neat, orderly manner.
• Communicate patient concerns to the physician and other caregivers.
• Facilitate the smooth operation of the outpatient clinic desk.
• Carefully coordinate resident and nursing in-service programs and presentations.
• Meet with sales representatives to review new/different products used in cast application in conjunction with the Coordinator of Inventory Control.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One year of experience as a Cast Technician or in a related position in the operating room or other related patient care setting OR Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program
• Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform duties of the job

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing or sitting for extensive periods of time.
• Able to lift and transfer patients.
• Requires some exposure to body fluids.

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.