CAST TECH

North-Alabama-Bone-and-Joint-Clini; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic is seeking a technical medewerker to apply and remove casts, monitor patient comfort, and support the clinical team. The role requires attention to safety and cleanliness, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably has clinical experience. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and precise execution of cast-related procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a clinical setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply a wide range of cast techniques following established practices.
• Perform cast application and removal after verbally confirming with the patient.
• Assess patient comfort related to casts and assist with comfort measures.
• Sanitize instruments.
• Clean and stock cast rooms and exam rooms.
• Assist providers’ clinical healthcare team as needed.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment per OSHA guidelines.
• Perform tasks within your education and scope and facility policies.

Skills

Independent work

Orthopedic terminology

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Ability to apply a wide range of casting techniques in accordance with established practices
• Perform cast application and removal by verbally confirming with the patient before beginning the application
• Assesses patient comfort related to casts; assists with comfort measures
• Responsible for sanitization of instruments
• Cleans and stocks cast rooms and exam rooms
• Assists providers’ clinical healthcare team as needed
• Maintain a safe clinical environment in accordance with all OSHA guidelines
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
• Working knowledge of orthopedic terminology and anatomy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented with above average organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a clinical setting strongly preferred

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