Orthopedic Cast Tech I — $5K Commitment Incentive

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a dedicated Ortho Tech to support orthopedic casting procedures and patient care under physician supervision. You will ensure supplies and equipment readiness, assist with exams, and educate patients on immobilization devices as part of routine workflow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and 1 year of direct patient care in a clinical setting; NBCOT certification may waive experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
• BLS certification required.
• One (1) year of direct patient care in a clinical setting including six (6) months of closely related experience.
• If employee has NBCOT certification, no years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate supplies of plaster, padding, linen, bandages, splints and related materials are available in each procedure room.
• Ensures that all equipment, including cast saws, cast tables, and assorted hardware, are ready and in proper working condition.
• Escorts patient to exam rooms and prepares patient for exam/treatment; orients patients and directs them to studies.
• Instructs patients and families in use and care of immobilizing devices and distributes education materials.
• Observes, collects and documents patient information; reports significant changes to licensed personnel.
• Provides care/treatments per plan of care including vital signs measurement, basic wound care, and immobilizing devices creation/removal.

Skills

Ortho casting procedures

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a dedicated Ortho Tech to support orthopedic casting procedures and patient care under physician supervision. You will ensure supplies and equipment readiness, assist with exams, and educate patients on immobilization devices as part of routine workflow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and 1 year of direct patient care in a clinical setting; NBCOT certification may waive experience.