Ortho Cast Tech | Orthopaedics - Full Time - Mon-Fri - 8A-5P

UF Health•Deltona, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic Cast Technician Level 3 is an advanced clinical professional working under the direct supervision of a licensed physician in an ambulatory orthopaedic clinic. The role provides patient care through the fabrication, application, maintenance, and removal of casts, splints, orthopaedic soft goods, and other musculoskeletal dressings and appliances. The technician supports nursing staff and healthcare providers with patient flow and routine and complex clinical procedures and examinations, and helps ensure visit documentation, diagnostic results, and imaging are available for patient care. The technician performs clinic-specific technical skills and helps maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked clinical environment. Duties also include clerical support, insurance processes, and medical records management. The position may require floating to other clinic locations based on staffing needs. As a senior resource, the Level 3 technician mentors peers and junior staff and supports physicians and residents through training and guidance in orthopaedic casting and clinic operations. The technician participates in onboarding and education for new hires and orthopaedic residents, leads by example, fosters collaboration, and contributes to clinic quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Meet all Level 2 requirements.
Have a minimum of 6 years of internal Cast Tech experience at UF Health; verified relevant external experience may be credited at 50% toward the experience standard following successful competency validation.
Be an active contributor and ongoing resource in training and onboarding new hires and orthopaedic residents.
Support a minimum of two educational sessions annually for physicians, residents, and undergraduate students.
Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in fitting and adjusting custom knee braces and unloader braces, validated by the DME Coordinator using the DME Level 3 Checklist.
Hold current Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) certification.
Engage in a minimum of 6 CEUs per year through qualifying professional development activities.
Have Basic Life Support (CPR), or obtain it within the first month of employment.
Meet one of the stated licensure or credentialing qualifications: current Florida LPN licensure; current Medical Assistant certification or registration; current orthopaedic technologist certification or credentialing through NBCOT; Certified Athletic Trainer licensure/certification; or Florida paramedic certification.
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, apply, maintain, and remove casts, splints, orthopaedic soft goods, and other musculoskeletal dressings and appliances.
Support nursing staff and healthcare providers with patient flow and clinical procedures and examinations, including complex procedures.
Ensure visit documentation, diagnostic test results, and imaging are available for patient care.
Perform clinic-specific technical skills and help maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked clinical environment.
Support clerical duties, insurance processes, and medical records management.
Float to other clinic locations based on staffing needs.
Mentor and provide training, guidance, and support to peers, physicians, and junior staff in orthopaedic casting techniques and clinic operations.
Participate in onboarding and education of new hires, physicians, residents, and undergraduate students, including at least two educational sessions annually.
Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in fitting and adjusting custom knee braces and unloader braces.
Complete at least 6 continuing education units per year through qualifying activities.
Contribute to clinic quality improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative team environment.