Cast Technician - MUSCP
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for high quality casting, splinting services and providing patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice setting. May be required to provide back up support for other locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions.
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
- Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
- Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
- Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Nice To Haves
- If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Responsibilities
- Apply, adjust and remove casts
- Measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic devices
- Assist Orthopedic Surgeon in reduction of fractures
- Instruct patient in proper care of cast and splints, including walking with casts and boots
- Instructing patients with the use of crutches, cast care and DME
- Change dressing and care for wounds
- Remove sutures, staples, etc.
- Clean and stock patient exam and treatment rooms.
- Order medical supplies and manage DME inventory
- Assist in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with specialists for patients.
- Adhere to established clinic/office policy and procedure directives
- EMR documentation of services performed
- Manage patient care flow by rooming patients in a timely manner , informing physician when patient is ready to be seen.
- Perform a broad spectrum of duties including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within casting area of expertise.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
