Casting Tech

MercyOne Medical Group; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Moline, IL, invites applications for a Casting Tech. This full-time day-shift role involves escorting patients to casting areas and preparing them for casting procedures, including applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, and dressings under physician direction.

Responsibilities include patient education on cast care, maintaining equipment and inventory records, training staff, stocking the casting area, and recommending equipment purchases to management.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a physician clinic or hospital setting preferred.
• ROT certification or registration required/preferred.
• Experience in orthopedic care and medical assistant experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the casting area and prepare them for application.
• Apply, modify, repair, fit and remove casts, splints, braces and dressings as directed by physician.
• Educate patients about cast care and follow-up instructions.
• Ensure proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and inventory; provide training for staff.
• Replenish supplies—stock and clean casting area.
• Recommend equipment and inventory purchases to Manager.

Skills

Patient escorting

Cast procedures

Communication

Education

Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Casting Technician

As a Casting tech at MercyOne, you will be responsible for escorting patients to casting area, and prepares them for application

• Applies, modifies, repairs, fits and removes casts, splints, braces and dressings, as directed by physician
• Educates patients about cast care and follow up instructions
• Ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory and provides training for nursing, ancillary staff, and students
• Replenishes supplies—stocks and cleans casting area
• Recommends equipment and inventory purchases to Manager

Position Title: Casting Tech

Department: Orthopedic Care Moline

Schedule:

• Full time 1.0 (40 hours per week)
• Day Shift

General Requirements

• 2 years experience in a physician clinic or hospital setting preferred
• Registered or Certified Orthopedic Technician (ROT), experience in orthopedic care and medical assistant experience a plus

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalent required

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.