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.

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.
• Assists 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 that they are up-to-date.

Education Requirement:

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) *additional testing may be required Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Squat/kneel Walking

FREQUENTLY: 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.
• Local travel to offsite locations

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet