Cast Tech - Full Time
About The Position
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law. Provides assistance to physicians in the application, maintenance and removal of casts, traction, Ilizarov device and other splint or motion device as prescribed. Informs patients / families, staff and students about the use and care of casts, traction and Ilizarov devices; monitors and orders casting and traction supplies and equipment. This position is full time, non exempt, and benefits eligible. Compensation is determined based on experience and department equity.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Orthopedic Technician experience
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an Orthopedic Technician
- Performs casting, traction and Ilizarov services under the direction and supervision of an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
- Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients/families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic intervention.
- Maintains competency, adheres to standards of practice, recognizes own learning needs to maximize professional development and optimal patient care
- This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- 403(b)
- Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
- paid time off
- life insurance
- short term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
- tuition reimbursement
- home & auto
- hospitalization
- critical illness
- pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
