Orthopedic Cast Technician

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Champaign, IL is seeking an Orthopaedic Casting Assistant to support patient care by applying, removing, and assessing casts, splints, and other immobilization devices. This role focuses on comfort and safety.

You will assist clinicians with immobilization procedures, help with DME fittings, educate patients and families on casting instructions, and maintain cast rooms and equipment in a clean, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to patient comfort, safety, and immobilization assessment.
• Ability to support clinical procedures and assist with DME fittings.
• Clear communication and patient education skills.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment, supplies, and room readiness.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain a clean, compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient care and minor procedures related to immobilization.
• Room patients, process specimens as needed, and help with durable medical equipment (DME) fittings.
• Educate patients and families on casting-related instructions and care.
• Maintain cast rooms, tools, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Coordinate supplies and support casting-related patient care from preparation through follow-up.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Procedural support

Casting knowledge

Job description

Orthopaedic Casting Assistant supports orthopaedic patient care by applying, removing, and assessing casts, splints, and other immobilization devices.

Key Duties

• Assist clinicians with patient care and minor procedures related to immobilization.
• Room patients, process specimens as needed, and help with durable medical equipment (DME) fittings.
• Educate patients and families on casting-related instructions and care.
• Maintain cast rooms, tools, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Coordinate supplies and support casting-related patient care from preparation through follow-up.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to patient comfort, safety, and immobilization assessment.
• Ability to support clinical procedures and assist with DME fittings.
• Clear communication and patient education skills.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment, supplies, and room readiness.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain a clean, compliant environment.