Entry-Level Orthopaedic Cast Technician — Clinic Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking an entry-level Orthopaedic Cast Technician to support patient care in an ambulatory clinic under supervision. You will fabricate, apply, maintain, and remove casts and splints, and assist in clinical care while supporting nursing staff and providers.

The role includes ensuring notes, results, and imaging are available, maintaining a clean clinic, managing supplies, and potentially handling basic clerical duties and insurance processing.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist certified school/program.
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the U.S. Armed Forces with proof of a certificate upon discharge.
• Graduate of an approved course of study as a Medical Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited paramedic program with proof of a valid state license.
• Certification in an Orthopaedic-related field (i.e., Athletic Trainer).
• Graduation from a formal 6 week Nursing Assistant program and at least one full year full time experience.
• Two years on a job full time experience in a hospital, healthcare setting or physician's office.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, apply, maintain, and remove casts and splints.
• Assist in clinical care and support nursing staff and providers.
• Ensure visit notes, test results, and imaging are available for appointments.
• Maintain clinic environment and manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May perform basic clerical duties including insurance processing and medical records.

Education

Orthopaedic Technologist certified program

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training certificate

Medical Assistant program graduate

Accredited paramedic program graduate

Orthopaedic-related certification (e.g., Athletic Trainer)

Nursing Assistant program graduate (6 weeks) with ≥1 year experience

2 years full-time experience in hospital/healthcare/physician office

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking an entry-level Orthopaedic Cast Technician to support patient care in an ambulatory clinic under supervision. You will fabricate, apply, maintain, and remove casts and splints, and assist in clinical care while supporting nursing staff and providers.

The role includes ensuring notes, results, and imaging are available, maintaining a clean clinic, managing supplies, and potentially handling basic clerical duties and insurance processing.