Cast Technician - Temporary

Cast Technician

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics has an exciting opportunity for a temporary, full time Cast Technician to work on-site in Miami, FL at the UHealth Tower.

The Cast Technician assists in the removal of casts, splints, and braces, and works with orthopedic technicians to instruct patients in caring for their injuries, understanding and adjusting traction equipment, and adjusting crutches, walkers, and other aids.

Core Job Functions:

• Assists physician and nursing personnel with orthopedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
• Supports medical staff with routine examination and treatment procedures such as removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings.
• Provides continuity of post-op care casting, splinting, and bracing, and documents all treatments in patients' medical records.
• Administers medication and assists with medical supplies and equipment during minor procedures.
• Maintains appropriate par level of supplies, medications, and instruments, and places orders.
• Keeps examination rooms, and cast rooms, fully stocked and ensures that they are cleaned after each patient.
• Maintains coding procedures for modalities and supplies utilized.
• Facilitates patient flow and assists physician and nursing personnel in coordinating patient care.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Certification as an Orthopedic Technologist or Registered Orthopedic Technologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Temporary