Ortho/Cast Technician - Orthopedic Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in New Albany, OH, seeks an Orthopedic Cast Tech to assist orthopedic physicians in examination, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with orthopedic conditions. Schedule is Monday–Friday day shift with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, applying/removing casts, assisting reductions, managing supplies, sterilizing equipment, and keeping patient records up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthopedic procedures and ensure comfort.
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and braces as directed.
• Assist physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Order and maintain inventory of orthopedic supplies.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification from a Medical Assisting Program

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift)

No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Job Description Summary

Assists the Orthopedic Physicians in the examination, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with orthopedic conditions.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for orthopedic procedures by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in the reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of orthopedic supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that they are up-to-date.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

Certification from a Medical Assisting Program, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), or equivalent, preferred.

Skills

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

• One year previous healthcare experience, preferred.
• Experience as Orthopedic Cast Tech, Suture Tech, or EMT, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Sitting, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person (s) and/or equipment.
• Local travel to offsite locations

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"