Orthopedic Casting Technician: Hands-On Clinic Support

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Casting Technician to provide skilled clinical support in applying, adjusting, and removing orthopedic immobilization devices including casts, splints, and braces in an outpatient clinic setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus related orthopedic experience or completion of specific training programs, and a BLS certificate. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of directly related orthopedic technician work experience OR completion of one or more of the following combinations.
• BLS certification required.
• Casting experience means applying casts, splints, or other immobilization devices for musculoskeletal injuries or conditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply fiberglass and plaster casts.
• Fit upper and lower extremity braces.
• Apply splints and create molds for custom braces.
• Remove sutures and staples.
• Assist with patient movement and workflow in outpatient clinic settings.
• Provide patient explanations during vital signs and technical procedures.
• Safely prepare medications/injections as directed.
• Measure and record intake/output as ordered.
• Provide direct patient care under RN or physician direction.

Skills

Orthopedic technician experience

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Orthopedic Tech/Prosthetics Tech Program

Medical Assistant program

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Corpsman

EMT program

Nursing program (intro course work)

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Casting Technician to provide skilled clinical support in applying, adjusting, and removing orthopedic immobilization devices including casts, splints, and braces in an outpatient clinic setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus related orthopedic experience or completion of specific training programs, and a BLS certificate. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with additional hours as needed.