Cast Tech

Shriners Children's • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's Philadelphia has a full time Cast Tech position available! This position provides assistance to the medical staff in the application, maintenance and removal of casts, traction and other splint or motion devices as ordered. It also informs patients/families, staff and students about the use and care of casts and traction devices.
Responsibilities Responsible for assisting assigned Care Manager with nurse aide skills supporting the medical plan of care, as well as facilitating patient registration and appointment scheduling. The Cast Tech will also support the Puerto Rico Clinic in a supporting role as defined by the Director of Outpatient Services. Duties to be assigned by the Care Manager assigned to a specific clinic specialty. Demonstrates competency in the independent application and/or assistance with the application of a variety of wet plaster, fiberglass, soft casts, cast boots, and cast removal under the direction of the physician.

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED preferred
• One year casting in pediatric orthopedics preferred
• CNA preferred
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the medical staff in the application, maintenance and removal of casts, traction and other splint or motion devices as ordered.
• Informs patients/families, staff and students about the use and care of casts and traction devices.
• Responsible for assisting assigned Care Manager with nurse aide skills supporting the medical plan of care
• Facilitating patient registration and appointment scheduling.
• Support the Puerto Rico Clinic in a supporting role as defined by the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Demonstrates competency in the independent application and/or assistance with the application of a variety of wet plaster, fiberglass, soft casts, cast boots, and cast removal under the direction of the physician.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• 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 FT or PT 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 and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED