Orthopedic Technician (TEMP)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a skilled Cast Technician to support orthopedic care within Michigan Medicine. The role involves applying casts, preparing patients for reductions, and assisting in wound care.

You will also educate patients on cast care and activity limits, participate in the casting process, and help manage the cast room. This position includes involvement in emergency cases, evaluation of new casting materials, and collaboration with residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Progressively responsible experience in the application of casts and wound treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of casting materials.

Responsibilities

• Apply casts and assist physicians with cast procedures.
• Prepare patients for reduction of fractures and operate related equipment.
• Assist in dressing wounds and sterile wound care procedures.
• Inspect skin and prepare patients for recasting as needed.
• Instruct patients on cast care, crutch walking and activity limits.
• Assist in placement and removal of orthopedic pins.
• Monitor patient progress after casting for circulation and comfort.
• Supervise daily cast room operations and scheduling.
• Participate in emergency room cases involving casts.
• Evaluate new casting materials and techniques for use.
• Educate residents on cast application and care.
• Provide telephone triage to patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized cast room and stock supplies.
• Obtain necessary insurance authorizations for procedures.

Skills

Cast application experience

Wound care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Casting materials

Job description

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Acover letter is requiredfor consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

• Apply simple casts of various materials and assist physicians in the application of complex casts.
• Prepare patients for and assist in the reduction of fractures by operation of appropriate equipment.
• Assist in the treatment of sterile and infected wounds including sterile cleansing, cleansing of open and draining wounds and wound dressing.
• Remove casts and prepare patients for recastings by inspecting, assessing and cleansing skin.
• Instruct and advise patients on the use and care of casts, crutch walking and appropriate activities.
• Participate in the placement and removal of orthopedic pins.
• Assess patient progress after cast application by checking circulation and comfort.
• Supervise the daily operations and scheduling of the cast room.
• Participate in emergency room cases involving casts.
• Participate in the evaluation of new casting materials and techniques.
• Participate in instruction of residents in cast application and care.
• Provide telephone triage to patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized cast room.
• Stock and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for cast procedures as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in the application of casts and wound treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of casting materials

Desired Qualifications*

• Reasonable experience in clinic operations and emergency services.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.