Orthopedic Casting Technician: Hands-On Patient Care

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Casting Technician to provide clinical support for orthopedic immobilization devices in outpatient clinics. You will assist physicians, apply casts, braces, and splints, and educate patients on care and equipment use.

Responsibilities include aiding patient movement, documenting care, and maintaining equipment and environment. Requires related experience or appropriate training plus BLS certification; nursing track with casting exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of directly related orthopedic technician work experience or equivalent.
• Completion of a listed program combination (Orthopedic Tech/Prosthetics Tech, Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT) or enrollment in nursing with casting experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply fiberglass and plaster casts (Physician-Directed).
• 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 procedures.
• Safely prepare medications/injections as directed.
• Document interventions clearly and concisely.
• Communicate relevant patient information to providers.
• Inspect equipment for safety and restock as needed.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient-care skills

Critical thinking

Education

GED

Orthopedic Tech/Prosthetics Tech Program

Medical Assistant program

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Corpsman

EMT program

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Casting Technician to provide clinical support for orthopedic immobilization devices in outpatient clinics. You will assist physicians, apply casts, braces, and splints, and educate patients on care and equipment use.

Responsibilities include aiding patient movement, documenting care, and maintaining equipment and environment. Requires related experience or appropriate training plus BLS certification; nursing track with casting exposure preferred.