Cast Tech-Ambulatory

NemoursCareerSite; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Cast Tech to join our team in Broomall, PA. The Cast Technician is responsible for all casting procedures and application, adjustment, and removal of soft goods.

The position assists providers in fracture care, splinting, basic surgical procedures, and other patient care services as needed. The role involves data collection for patient intake, preparing patients for provider visits, and educating patients regarding follow up care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association is required (must be completed by the end of the 90-day associate evaluation period).
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals is required.
• National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and soft goods.
• Instruct patients and guardians in care of casts and orthopedic equipment.
• Maintain inventory of casting materials and supplies.
• Assist orthopedic surgeon/providers with fracture reduction and other procedures.
• Assist with rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Enter patient information and cast supply billing into EMR and ensure documentation (x-rays, labs) is available.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and notify patients.
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms.
• Provide cross-coverage to other departments and satellite offices.
• Advise staff on orthopedic devices and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Registered Orthopedic Technologist

National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Cast Tech to join our team in Broomall, PA.

The Cast Technician is responsible for all casting procedures and application, adjustment, and removal of soft goods. The position assists providers in fracture care, splinting, basic surgical procedures, and other patient care services as needed. This position is responsible for data collection for patient intake, preparing patients for provider visits, and educating patients regarding follow up care.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

1. Application, adjustment, and removal of all types of casts, splints, and soft goods. Modify casts as needed in clinic and in the hospital when necessary for the patient benefit.
2. Instructing patient, parents/legal guardians in appropriate use and care of casts and Orthopaedic equipment.
3. Responsible for inventory of all casting materials, splints, and soft goods.
4. Assisting orthopaedic surgeon/providers in fracture reduction and other Orthopedic procedures as necessary.
5. Assist with rooming of patients
   1. Obtain vital signs.
   2. Capturing and entering patient information and cast supply billing into EMR.
   3. Ensuring appropriate documentation such as x-rays and laboratory reports are available for provider’s review.
   4. Rooming patients into exam rooms with preparation for exam and assisting provider with exam.
6. Under the direction of the provider, scheduling diagnostic tests, obtaining pre-authorization, and notifying patients.
7. Preparing, cleaning, and stocking exam rooms.
8. Providing cross coverage to other clinical departments and Delaware Valley satellite offices when necessary.
9. Covering injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, etc., preparatory to cast application.
10. Scheduling patient appointments.
11. Responsible for suture removal, staple removal, and dressing changes.
12. Serving as technical advisor to the hospital staff in matters pertaining to orthopedic devices and equipment.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required (must be completed by the end of the 90-day associate evaluation period).
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
• National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists
• A minimum of one year of health care related experience is required.