Orthopedic Technologist I (Cast Technician)

Gillette-Children; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings match

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Gillette Children’s in St. Paul, MN seeks a Casting Technician to provide casting services in the operating room and related settings. The role requires travel between Burnsville and St.

Paul campuses, with hours rotating 8:00am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, and on-call Saturdays every 6-8 weeks. Hourly pay ranges from $25.31 to $37.97, with a median around $31.64, plus benefits. Responsibilities include accurate prescription evaluation, cast application/removal, patient education, and

Qualifications

• CPR certification required (BLS for Healthcare Providers) or within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal communication with patients, families and providers.
• Interest in working with children with disabilities and their families.
• Understanding medical terminology; high professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide casting and splinting in operating room settings.
• Evaluate prescriptions and communicate with providers.
• Apply all types of casts under supervision as required.
• Maintain safe patient handling and proper body mechanics.

Skills

CPR Certification

Interpersonal communication

Pediatric care

Medical terminology

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Medical-related degree

Job description

Job Category: Casting

Requisition Number: ORTHO006959

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $25.31 USD to $37.97 USD

Locations

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St. Paul Campus-200 Univ
St Paul, MN 55101, USA

This position will be required to apply all types and complexities of casts. This position is often required to work under the direct supervision of a physician and/or nurse practitioner. This position is required to provide casting services in the operating room in accordance with operating room procedures and protocols. This position must demonstrate a high level of competency in the areas of cast application, cast removal, traction techniques, and casting protocols.

Hours/schedule will fluctuate between 8:00am-4:30pm & 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, with on-call Saturday rotation requirements every 6-8 weeks. The hours on the Saturday rotation are 8:00am-12:00pm.

Location: this individual will split their time between Burnsville & St. Paul (main campus).

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $25.31/hour to $ 37.97 /hour, with a median wage of $ 31.64 /hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the casting team to provide consistent delivery of quality patient care.
• Accurately evaluate prescriptions and effectively communicate with providers.
• Is able to independently apply all types and complexities of casting and or splinting as assigned by the department supervisor.
• Maintain constant awareness of safe patient handling including lifting, transfers, and positioning, requesting assistance whenever necessary or appropriate.
• Complete the comprehensive training checklist per requirements of the department.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to determine proper intervention.
• Assist with training for all types of casting and splinting as assigned by casting supervisor.
• Provides proper cast care instructions to patients and their families as per Gillette’s policies.
• Complete documentation promptly, effectively detailing events of the appointment including; initial assessment, cast application/removal, patient/family education and details of the plan for follow-up.
• Ensures individual work areas and exam rooms are regularly cleaned and kept orderly to promote a safe and efficient work area.

Qualifications

Required

• Prior experience working with patients in a clinic or hospital setting, or completion of a medical-related degree.
• Current CPR certification (BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association or obtain certification within 90-days of hire.
• Travel to offsite clinics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal communication related to patients, families, co-workers, and providers.
• Interest in working with children and adolescents with disabilities and their family.
• Understands medical terminology.
• Must maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Must foster positive and inclusive work environment for both patients and peers.

Preferred

• Experience with casting, traction, splinting, and orthopedic appliance skills.
• Prior experience with pediatric patients in the field of orthopedics or casting.
• Military training as a medic or corpsman in the field of orthopedics.
• Is enrolled in or has successfully completed an orthopedics school program meeting minimum standards set by the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists (NAOT), or the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP).

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side‑by‑side with our patients,families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.

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