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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics is currently seeking a full time Cast Technician to work in Miami, FL. The Cast Technician assists in the removal of casts, splints, and braces, and works with orthopedic technicians to instruct patients in caring for their injuries, understanding and adjusting traction equipment, and adjusting crutches, walkers, and other aids.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists physician and nursing personnel with orthopedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.

Supports medical staff with routine examination and treatment procedures such as removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings.

Provides continuity of post-op care casting, splinting, and bracing, and documents all treatments in patients’ medical records.

Administers medication and assists with medical supplies and equipment during minor procedures. Maintains appropriate par level of supplies, medications, and instruments, and places orders. Keeps examination rooms, and cast rooms, fully stocked and ensures that they are cleaned after each patient. Maintains coding procedures for modalities and supplies utilized.

Facilitates patient flow and assists physician and nursing personnel in coordinating patient care. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Notates History and physical assessment and vital signs in EMR.

Placing patients in cast, redoing cast and adjusting, such as break out cast, removing cast, placing patients in splints, braces or other DMEs that the orthopedic clinic stocks. 

The cast technician will also work closely with medical assistants and athletic trainers in instructing and educating patients in caring for their injuries, understanding, and adjusting casts, crutches, and walkers if need be

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Notates History and physical assessment and vital signs in EMR.

Placing patients in cast, redoing cast and adjusting, such as break out cast, removing cast, placing patients in splints, braces or other DMEs that the orthopedic clinic stocks. 

The cast technician 2 will also work closely with medical assistants and athletic trainers in instructing and educating patients in caring for their injuries, understanding, and adjusting casts, crutches, and walkers if need be

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                

Education:

High School Degree

Certification and Licensing:

Casting Certificate- Orthopedic Technologist-American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)

Basic Life support – American Heart Association

Experience:

2-year minimum casting experience in upper and lower extremity in orthopedic patients preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Environmental Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold

X

Wet/Humid conditions

X

Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke

X

Confined areas

X

High places

X

Equipment in motion

X

High noise levels

X

Environmental hazards

X

Exposure to TB

 X

Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

X

Exposure to Radiant Energy

 X

Outdoor/Exposed areas

X

Equipment Used

Equipment Used

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vehicle Type

Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)

X

Use hand tools

 X

Use power tools

 X

Physical Requirements

Physical Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Sitting

 X

Standing

 X

Walking

 X

Stooping/Climbing

 X

Carrying

 X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

 X

Bending

 X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

 X

Sensory Requirements

Sensory Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vision Type

Vision

 X

Depth Perception

 X

Color Vision

 X

Peripheral

 X

Concentration

 X

Use of keyboard or touchscreen

X

Talking

 X

Feeling

 X

Smelling

X

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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