Senior Pediatric Casting Tech | Ortho Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Sr. Casting Technician-Pediatric to join our Orthopedic team and support pediatric patients with casts, braces, and wound care. This 100% FTE, day-shift role is on-site at American Family Children's Hospital and UW Health Science Drive Medical Center.

You will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and staff to determine the best casting options, perform cast application/removal, and uphold policies while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• 2 years experience applying casts, splints and other orthopedic devices.
• Current CPR/AED Certification Required.
• Current Casting Technician/Technologist Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join orthopedic surgeons providing a full range of surgical services.
• Collaborate with medical staff to determine the most appropriate cast or brace for a patient with particular diagnosis and treatment(s).
• Assist with development and follow policies and procedures relating to cast room staff duties.
• Provide quality care to pediatric patients in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Apply and remove casts, apply and adjust braces and splints, perform suture removal and minor wound care, and stocking supplies.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

Job description

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Sr. Casting Technician-Pediatric to join our Orthopedic team and support pediatric patients with casts, braces, and wound care. This 100% FTE, day-shift role is on-site at American Family Children's Hospital and UW Health Science Drive Medical Center.

You will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and staff to determine the best casting options, perform cast application/removal, and uphold policies while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.