Orthopedic Casting Tech - Day Shift, Growth Opportunities

MercyOne Medical Group; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Moline, IL, invites applications for a Casting Tech. This full-time day-shift role involves escorting patients to casting areas and preparing them for casting procedures, including applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, and dressings under physician direction.

Responsibilities include patient education on cast care, maintaining equipment and inventory records, training staff, stocking the casting area, and recommending equipment purchases to management.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a physician clinic or hospital setting preferred.
• ROT certification or registration required/preferred.
• Experience in orthopedic care and medical assistant experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the casting area and prepare them for application.
• Apply, modify, repair, fit and remove casts, splints, braces and dressings as directed by physician.
• Educate patients about cast care and follow-up instructions.
• Ensure proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and inventory; provide training for staff.
• Replenish supplies—stock and clean casting area.
• Recommend equipment and inventory purchases to Manager.

Skills

Patient escorting

Cast procedures

Communication

Education

Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Moline, IL, invites applications for a Casting Tech. This full-time day-shift role involves escorting patients to casting areas and preparing them for casting procedures, including applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, and dressings under physician direction.

Responsibilities include patient education on cast care, maintaining equipment and inventory records, training staff, stocking the casting area, and recommending equipment purchases to management.