Casting & Splinting Technician - Patient Care

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking a Cast Technician dedicated to casting and splinting, with hands-on patient support and a learning-focused environment. You will join a team that emphasizes patient care, safety and ongoing professional growth within a world-class health system.

The role supports exams and procedures, prepares patients, applies/removes casts, and maintains supplies. Shift options run Monday–Friday with set start times, fostering teamwork and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• One year of experience as a Cast Technician or related setting or graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform duties.
• Basic knowledge of math.

Responsibilities

• Measure, apply, change, remove and repair casts, braces and splints for patients.
• Apply and instruct patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
• Remove dressings, sutures and staples.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Identify and report changes in patient status to RN/MD.
• Initiate CPR and emergency measures as required.
• Assist in transporting and rooming patients as needed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.
• Assist in ordering, re‑ordering supplies and stocking clinical exam rooms.
• Maintain all designated work areas in a neat, orderly manner.
• Communicate patient concerns to the physician and other caregivers.
• Facilitate the smooth operation of the outpatient clinic desk.
• Coordinate resident and nursing in‑service programs and reviews with Inventory Control.

Skills

BLS Certification

Anatomy knowledge

Dexterity / manual dexterity

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Job description

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking a Cast Technician dedicated to casting and splinting, with hands-on patient support and a learning-focused environment. You will join a team that emphasizes patient care, safety and ongoing professional growth within a world-class health system.

The role supports exams and procedures, prepares patients, applies/removes casts, and maintains supplies. Shift options run Monday–Friday with set start times, fostering teamwork and high-quality care.