Cast Technician

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program including an externship may be considered)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
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

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.