Casting Technician / Senior Casting Technician

UW Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Casting Technician, where you will provide essential orthopedic care in a supportive environment. This role involves applying and removing casts, performing minor wound care, and promoting patient wellness. With a focus on teamwork and quality care, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and an excellent benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Two-Week Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Benefits

Referral Bonus

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Casting Technician or related profession is required.
• Preferred 2 years' experience in orthopedic device application.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, braces, and splints for patients.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Casting Application

Patient Care

Suture Removal

Wound Care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging! MAs and CNAs interested in Orthopedics are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Casting Technician / Senior Casting Technician to:

• Join our Orthopedic surgeons who provide a full range of surgical services.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Apply and remove casts, apply and adjust braces and splints, perform suture removal and minor wound care, and stock supplies.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility — UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues, or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for various schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and promote work-life balance.

Education:

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Prior experience as a Casting Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician, or related profession.

Preferred - 2 years' experience applying casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices.

Certifications:

Preferred - Current CPR/AED Certification. Current certification as a Casting Technician/Technologist.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We embrace the knowledge, perspectives, and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work daily. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged.

UW Health Clinics - Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics throughout Dane County and surrounding areas, we aim to positively impact the communities we serve.

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