Cast Room Technician - Washington Township NJ

Tower Health•Sewell, NJ

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine patient centered activities in both the Cast Room setting as well as the Emergency Department setting. Care is provided to pediatric and adolescent patients according to established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient as assigned by the Professional Nurse. Job Summary: Apply a wide variety of types of casts or traction determined by the physician to treat fractures, sprains or wounds of the extremities and fractures or infections. Instructing patients on cast care and at home fraction. Each patient must be informed of what their roles are when they are discharged in one of our devices. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of infections Knowledge of what to do in case of an emergency Consult with patients by phone, instruct patients to call physician where concerns cannot be addressed Maintain equipment and supply inventory at main location. Travel, if necessary, to cover Satellite locations when needed. Ordering of supplies and maintaining proper PAR levels Track and complete paperwork for DME supplies. Assist provider with casting as necessary. About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: https://youtu.be/ez_HnssVJ1s?si=5_o-RScY0hIUgTBq About the Organization Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED
CPR certification required within 60 days of hire date
Orthopedic technician/technologist, Certified Medical Assistant, OR Tech, EMT
Pediatrics experience
Direct patient care
Collaborative Skills
Customer service
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills
Listening Skills
Service Orientation

Responsibilities

Apply a wide variety of types of casts or traction determined by the physician to treat fractures, sprains or wounds of the extremities and fractures or infections.
Instructing patients on cast care and at home fraction. Each patient must be informed of what their roles are when they are discharged in one of our devices.
Knowledge of signs and symptoms of infections
Knowledge of what to do in case of an emergency
Consult with patients by phone, instruct patients to call physician where concerns cannot be addressed
Maintain equipment and supply inventory at main location.
Travel, if necessary, to cover Satellite locations when needed.
Ordering of supplies and maintaining proper PAR levels
Track and complete paperwork for DME supplies.
Assist provider with casting as necessary.

Benefits

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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