Cast Technician

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Cast Technician, you will assist in the provision of care and treatment, providing casting and splinting as needed. In this role, you will gain on-the-job training, additional educational resources and hands-on experience in direct patient support to propel your career with Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:00am to 4:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
One year of experience as a Cast Technician or in a related position in the operating room or other related patient care setting OR Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program
Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform duties of the job
Basic knowledge of math

Responsibilities

Measure, apply, change, remove and repair casts, braces and splints for patients.
Apply and instruct patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
Remove dressings, sutures and staples.
Prepare patients for exams and special procedures.
Identify and report changes in patient status to RN and/or MD.
Initiate CPR and emergency measures as required.
Assist in 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 in ordering, re-ordering supplies, stocking clinical exam rooms and other stocking duties as needed.
Maintain all designated work areas in a neat, orderly manner.
Communicate patient concerns to the physician and other caregivers.
Facilitate the smooth operation of the outpatient clinic desk.
Coordinate resident and nursing in-service programs and presentations.
Meet with sales representatives to review new/different products used in cast application in conjunction with the Coordinator of Inventory Control.