Orthopaedic Casting Technician – Outpatient Care

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Cast Tech/Nursing Assistant to perform casting, splinting and dressing changes and to support orthopedic care under supervision. Responsibilities include applying DME soft goods, cast care, vitals, and coordinating with staff to meet patient needs.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and prior nursing assistant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal checks as required.
• Cast tech training is required or completed as established by department.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Casts, splints, and applies durable medical equipment as ordered by staff Orthopaedics surgeons.
• Delivers patient care as directed by physicians.
• Obtain and document vitals on patients.
• Provide support to medical staff to assure patients’ needs are met.
• Assist providers with requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• Document and report test results to medical provider.
• May perform POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.

Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire

Cast tech training

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Training

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Cast Tech/Nursing Assistant to perform casting, splinting and dressing changes and to support orthopedic care under supervision. Responsibilities include applying DME soft goods, cast care, vitals, and coordinating with staff to meet patient needs.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and prior nursing assistant experience.