DME - Cast Technician

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

License reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC in Lincoln, NE seeks a Cast Technician to join our full-time team. You will apply, remove, and assess casts and immobilization devices, measure and fit braces, and educate patients and families on orthotic care. A high school diploma or GED with at least one year in a medical office setting is preferred.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday 8–5, with flexibility as needed. We are committed to patient confidentiality under HIPAA, and offer a benefits package

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality orthopaedic care for patients requiring all forms of immobilization.
• Responsible for applying, removing, and assessing the need for a change of all types of orthopaedic casts and immobilization devices.
• Measures and fits custom braces.
• Educates patients/families regarding the application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as a resource for patients via telephone.
• Maintains patient care environment including orders, receiving, and stores supplies; cleans/stocks exam and cast rooms; assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Assist with fitting braces and special casts when needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA Guidelines.
• Attends required clinic meetings and participates in professional development activities.
• Performs related work as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Cast Technician

Job Type: Full Time

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination.

• Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality orthopaedic care for patients requiring all forms of immobilization.
• Responsible for applying, removing, and assessing the need for a change of all types of orthopaedic casts and immobilization devices.
• Measures and fits custom braces.
• Educates patients/families regarding the application/wearing of orthotic devices and serves as a resource for patients via telephone.
• Maintains patient care environment including orders, receiving, and stores supplies; cleans/stocks exam and cast rooms; assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Assist with fitting braces and special casts when needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA Guidelines.
• Attends required clinic meetings and participates in professional development activities.
• Performs related work as required.

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting preferred.

Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can compete to the best of their ability.

For more information go to: www.nebraskaortho.com

EOE

Schedules can vary depending on department needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance