Casting Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Casting Technician for 1.0 FTE day shift, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, onsite at East Madison Hospital. You will work with an orthopedic team and learn from Casting Technicians and Orthopedic Providers.

Responsibilities include applying and removing casts, braces, and splints; performing suture removal and minor wound care; and promoting healthy lifestyles through patient education. No minimum education required; coursework related to casting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Casting Technician or related roles (Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician) is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, braces, and splints.
• Perform suture removal and minor wound care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and education.
• Provide quality care in a patient-family centered environment.

Skills

Casting Technician

Healthcare support

Job description

Work Schedule:

1.0 FTE, day shift, 8 hour shifts scheduled Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. You will work onsight at East Madison Hospital at 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI.

Job Description

1.0 FTE, day shift, 8 hour shifts scheduled Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. You will work onsight at East Madison Hospital at 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable!

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a casting technician at UW Health both rewarding and challenging! You will be provided with on the job training with experienced Casting Technicians and Orthopedic Providers.

• Join our orthopedic surgeons who provide a full range of surgical services.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Apply and remove casts, braces, and splints.
• Perform suture removal and minor wound care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

At UW Health, you will have:

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• No minimum education Required
• Educational courses related to casting Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior experience as a Casting Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician and other related profession Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Description

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.