Cast Technician - Doral

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth System at Doral is hiring a full-time Cast Technician in the Department of Orthopedics. The role supports casting procedures, cast removal, wound care, and postoperative care, while helping with clinic efficiency and occasional medical assistant duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Travel to multiple locations may be required based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in orthopedic casting or related clinical duties preferred.
• Ability to instruct patients on care and use of casts, splints and braces.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with casting procedures and cast/splint removal.
• Support routine exams, wound care, dressings, and postoperative casting needs.
• Document treatments in patient records and help coordinate patient flow.
• Assist with medications, supplies, and minor procedures as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic casting

Medical assisting

Patient instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Cast Technician in the Department of Orthopedics. The Cast Technician assists in the removal of casts, splints, and braces, and works with orthopedic technicians to instruct patients in caring for their injuries, understanding and adjusting traction equipment, and adjusting crutches, walkers, and other aids. The cast technician will also assist with clinic efficiency by acting as a medical assistant as needed.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists physician and nursing personnel with orthopedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
• Supports medical staff with routine examination and treatment procedures such as removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings.
• Provides continuity of post-op care casting, splinting, and bracing, and documents all treatments in patients’ medical records.
• Administers medication and assists with medical supplies and equipment during minor procedures.
• Maintains appropriate par level of supplies, medications, and instruments, and places orders.
• Keeps examination rooms, and cast rooms, fully stocked and ensures that they are cleaned after each patient.
• Maintains coding procedures for modalities and supplies utilized.
• Facilitates patient flow and assists physician and nursing personnel in coordinating patient care.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Department Specific Functions

The incumbent may also be required to step in and perform duties of the Medical Assistant role within the department as needed. Travel to multiple locations may be required based on the needs of the Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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