Ambulatory Cast Technician - Orthopedic Care

Nemours in; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Broomall, PA seeks a Cast Tech to perform casting, splinting, and soft goods applications. You will support providers in fracture care, prep patients, and enter data into the EMR, ensuring proper documentation for reviews.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and orthopedic technologist credentials with at least one year in healthcare. The role involves inventory duties and cross-cover in related departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association by end of 90-day evaluation period.
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist with national body certification.
• National Board Certification for Orthopedic Technologists.
• Minimum of one year health care related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform casting procedures and manage cast materials.
• Instruct patients and guardians on cast care and Orthopedic equipment.
• Maintain inventory of casting materials, splints, and soft goods.
• Assist orthopaedic surgeons/providers in fracture reductions and other procedures.
• Record patient information and cast supply billing in EMR.
• Ensure documentation such as x-rays and lab results are available for review.

Skills

Cast procedures

Fracture care support

Patient education

EMR data entry

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Registered Orthopedic Technologist

National Board Certification for Orthopedic Technologists

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Broomall, PA seeks a Cast Tech to perform casting, splinting, and soft goods applications. You will support providers in fracture care, prep patients, and enter data into the EMR, ensuring proper documentation for reviews.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and orthopedic technologist credentials with at least one year in healthcare. The role involves inventory duties and cross-cover in related departments.