Cast Technician

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Day Shift) - No weekends, no holidays, no on call.
Travel required to all sites - Dublin, Westerville, New Albany and Main Campus-Downtown.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Affords assistance to physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures they are up-to-date.

Education Requirement

A High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), or equivalent, preferred.

Skills

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

One year previous healthcare experience, preferred.
Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
Frequent: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Sitting, Standing
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person (s) and/or equipment.

Additional Physical Requirements

Local travel to offsite locations

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet