Cast Technician

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergeOrtho in North Carolina seeks a Cast Technician to support clinical staff with orthopedic casting and splinting in a fast-paced medical setting. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in a leading orthopedic practice along NC's coast.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with at least two years of medical training or allied health experience; a high school diploma is required, and OTC/ATC certifications are a plus. Join our team for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Allied health training or certification is advantageous.
• Experience in casting, splinting, or related procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide DME/casting orthopedic care in clinic as needed.
• Prepare casting rooms with instruments and supplies.
• Deliver patient care in a coordinated, efficient manner.
• Educate patients about home medical equipment and safe use.
• Support safe, compliant patient and clinical environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Allied health associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, we’re currently seeking a Cast technician to join our team in the Coastal Region. T he Cast Technician assists clinical staff and provides orthopedic casting and splinting for patients in medical setting.

Why Join EmergeOrtho?

• Hiring Immediately - Start your new Full-Time career without delay
• Great Team - Join a collaborative, supportive group that values your contributions
• Casting & Splinting Expertise - Hands-on experience creating and applying high-quality casts and splints to support optimal patient recovery and comfort

Who Should Apply?

If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, values collaboration, and is passionate about providing high-quality orthopedic care, we want to hear from you! Join our team and play a key role in supporting patients through expert casting and splinting services. Be part of something bigger -

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Allied health associates or bachelor’s preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of medical training or allied health related field experience
• Experience in casting, splinting, taping/bracing preferred
• Certification preferred - ex. OTC, ATC

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Provides DME/Casting Orthopedic care to patients within the clinic as needed for scheduled coverage
• Prepare Casting rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Provide patient care, treatment, and service in a continuous and well-coordinated manner, to meet patient need's
• Educate patients in relation to their home medical equipment to facilitate safe and effective equipment use for desired outcomes
• Promote safe, effective patient and organizational environments and equipment use.
• Obtain, utilize, and update patient information in a confidential and secure manner for utilization in patient care and billing applications
• Accommodate patient volume by assigning/changing staff for maximum patient flow and minimum patient wait times
• Review and maintain the inventory management system
• Keep an open line of professional communication with assigned staff and providers regarding patient needs
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 67 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 2nd in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 190 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho . Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminatebased onrace, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.