Cast Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Poland, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cast Technician assists in providing patient care and treatment by applying and managing casts, braces, and splints, and supporting patients during outpatient orthopedic visits. The role includes hands-on patient support, on-the-job training, and access to educational resources. This is a part-time position at the Poland/Youngstown Orthopedics Office, with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
One year of experience as a Cast Technician or in a related operating-room or patient-care position, or graduation from an approved Medical Assistant Program.
Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform the job duties.
Basic knowledge of math.

Responsibilities

Measure, apply, change, remove, and repair casts, braces, and splints.
Apply durable medical equipment and instruct patients in its use.
Remove dressings, sutures, and staples.
Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
Identify and report changes in patient status to an RN and/or physician.
Initiate CPR and emergency measures as required.
Assist with transporting and rooming patients as needed.
Provide health education to patients and families.
Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.
Assist with ordering and reordering supplies and stocking clinical exam rooms.
Maintain designated work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Communicate patient concerns to physicians and other caregivers.
Facilitate smooth operation of the outpatient clinic desk.
Coordinate resident and nursing in-service programs and presentations.
Meet with sales representatives to review products used in cast application, in conjunction with the Coordinator of Inventory Control.