What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Technician / Senior Casting Technician position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.
Be part of something remarkable
Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging! MAs and CNAs interested in Ortho are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking a Casting Technician / Senior Casting Technician to:
- Join our Orthopedic surgeons who provide a full range of surgical services.
- Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
- Apply and remove casts, apply and adjust braces and splints, perform suture removal and minor wound care, and stocking supplies.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Education:
Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
Minimum - Prior experience as a Casting Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician and other related profession.
Preferred - 2 years' experience applying casts, splints and other orthopedic devices.
Certifications:
Preferred - Current CPR/AED Certification. Current certification as a Casting Technician/Technologist.
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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly
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