Cast Technician

Cook Children's Health Care System • Prosper, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cast Technician provides specialized orthopedic technical and clinical support within a specialty clinic setting. The role applies, modifies, repairs, and removes casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices under the direction of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider. The role performs Medical Assistant functions to support patient intake, examinations, treatments, procedures, documentation, and efficient clinic operations. The position works collaboratively with physicians, advance practice providers, nurses, Medical Assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, coordinated, and age-appropriate care to patients and families.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience providing clinical support as a Medical Assistant or Cast Technician including patient assessments, performing orthopedic casting, splinting, bracing, or related experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Applies, modifies, repairs, and removes casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices under the direction of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
• Performs Medical Assistant functions to support patient intake, examinations, treatments, procedures, documentation, and efficient clinic operations.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, advance practice providers, nurses, Medical Assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, coordinated, and age-appropriate care to patients and families.

What This Job Offers

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