CAST TECH

SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialist, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialist, Inc. seeks a cast technologist to join our clinical team in Huntsville, AL. You will apply and remove casts following established practices and confirm with patients before starting.

The role supports patient comfort, sanitizes instruments, and keeps cast and exam rooms clean and stocked. You will assist providers and maintain a safe environment according to OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply casting techniques according to established practices.
• Perform cast application and removal after verbally confirming with patient.
• Assess patient comfort related to casts and assist with comfort measures.
• Sanitize instruments after use and maintain clean equipment.
• Clean and stock cast rooms and exam rooms.
• Assist providers’ clinical team as needed.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment per OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to policies; protect patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Independent work ethic

Orthopedic terminology

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

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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