Ambulatory Ortho Cast Technician — Patient Care Focus

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Avon, OH is seeking a Cast Tech for the Orthopaedics-Ambulatory Operations team. You will measure, apply, change and remove casts, braces and splints, repair casts, and assist with durable medical equipment, while maintaining a patient-first approach.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program preferred; BLS certification; one year of cast tech or related experience; strong critical thinking and ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program including an externship may offset some experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) via AHA or Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Measures, applies, changes and removes casts, braces and splints for patients.
• Repairs casts.
• Applies and instructs patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
• Removes dressings, sutures and staples.
• Prepares patients for exams and procedures.
• Identifies and reports changes in patient status to RN/MD.
• Initiates CPR and emergency measures as required.
• Assists in transporting and rooming patients as needed.
• Provides health education to patients and families.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in safe working order.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program including an externship

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Avon, OH is seeking a Cast Tech for the Orthopaedics-Ambulatory Operations team. You will measure, apply, change and remove casts, braces and splints, repair casts, and assist with durable medical equipment, while maintaining a patient-first approach.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program preferred; BLS certification; one year of cast tech or related experience; strong critical thinking and ability to work