What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cast Tech - Advanced Orthopedic Specialists position at Saint Francis Healthcare?
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JOB SUMMARY
The Orthopedic Technician performs a variety of patient care and activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care. The Orthopedic Technician is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts/splints from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; and apply and adjust braces and splints; remove sutures, staples, pins, and external fixators. The Orthopedic Technician will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. The position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients. The Orthopedic Technician ensures the proper maintenance, ordering of supplies/equipment and keeping inventory.
JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Type: Full Time (80 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)
Typical hours for this position: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED- required
- High School Diploma or GED- required
Certification & Licensures:
- BLS- required
Experience:
- Skilled in applying a variety of splints, use of casting supplies and materials, and evaluating problems with existing casts and splints- preferred
- Skilled in applying a variety of splints, use of casting supplies and materials, and evaluating problems with existing casts and splints- preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
