What are the responsibilities and job description for the MUSCP - PRN Cast Technician - Multispecialty Clinic - Health West Ashley position at MUSC Health & Medical University of SC?
Job Description Summary
Responsible for high quality casting, splinting services and providing patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice setting. May be required to provide back up support for other locations.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Cost Center
CC001992 UMA AMB MULT West Campus Multi Specialty CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-20
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
Immobilizes a broken bone by straightening the limb and setting it in a cast under the direction of an orthopedic surgeon. The technician also removes the cast once the surgeon has determined the bone has healed completely.
Additional Job Description
Required Minimum Training and Education : Requirements include one of the following : High school diploma, GED.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Required : Current BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire. Expectation to complete certification for ASOP Orthopedic Tech within one year of hire.
Physical Requirements : Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20 / 40 vision corrected, see, and recognize objects nearby and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and / or carry objects weighing 50 lbs. ( / -) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs. of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined / cramped spaces.
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