Multi-site Pediatric Cast Tech – Orthopedic Casting

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Cast Tech to support casting procedures and patient care within the orthopedic team. The role includes assistive casting, fracture care support, and patient education, with some travel to satellite locations.

The Cast Tech will handle cast applications, adjustments, removals, inventory, EMR documentation, and coordination of follow-up care. Requires at least one year of post-high school training and one year of experience.

Qualifications

• One year of training beyond high school.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification Technologists preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Application, adjustment, and removal of casts, splints, and soft goods; modify as needed.
• Prepare patient with aseptic technique and assist in ring/field setup.
• Assist orthopedic providers in fracture reduction and procedures.
• Suture/staple removal and dressing changes.
• Instruct patients and guardians on cast care and follow-up.
• Maintain inventory of casting materials and equipment.
• Document patient information and ICD-10 codes in EMR.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and coordinate pre-authorization.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms; room patients for exams; assist providers.
• Provide cross-coverage to Delaware Valley satellite offices.

Skills

Cast application

Aseptic techniques

EMR documentation

Rooming patients

Inventory management

Patient education

Education

Post-secondary training (1 year)

Certification preferred by NBCT

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Cast Tech to support casting procedures and patient care within the orthopedic team. The role includes assistive casting, fracture care support, and patient education, with some travel to satellite locations.

The Cast Tech will handle cast applications, adjustments, removals, inventory, EMR documentation, and coordination of follow-up care. Requires at least one year of post-high school training and one year of experience.