Cast Technician - Doral

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth System at Doral is hiring a full-time Cast Technician in the Department of Orthopedics. The Cast Technician assists with the removal of casts, splints, and braces and works with orthopedic technicians to instruct patients on caring for injuries, understanding and adjusting traction equipment, and adjusting crutches, walkers, and other aids. The role may also support clinic efficiency by performing Medical Assistant duties as needed. The position supports orthopedic casting and routine examination and treatment procedures, provides and documents post-operative casting, splinting, and bracing care, administers medication, assists with supplies and equipment during minor procedures, and helps coordinate patient flow. It also includes maintaining supplies and instruments, keeping examination and cast rooms stocked and clean, and following University and unit policies and procedures. Travel to multiple locations may be required based on departmental needs. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and nursing personnel with orthopedic casting procedures, including applying and removing casts and splints.
Support routine examination and treatment procedures, including removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings.
Provide continuity of post-operative casting, splinting, and bracing care, and document treatments in patients’ medical records.
Administer medication and assist with medical supplies and equipment during minor procedures.
Maintain appropriate stock levels of supplies, medications, and instruments, and place orders.
Keep examination rooms and cast rooms stocked and clean them after each patient.
Maintain coding procedures for modalities and supplies used.
Facilitate patient flow and help physicians and nursing personnel coordinate patient care.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform Medical Assistant duties within the department as needed.