Cast Technician - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary :

Provides casting services to the patients of Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee.

Position Requirements :

Formal Education / Training :

Experienced Orthopedic Cast Technician, graduation with an Athletic trainer degree, Physical Therapy assistant, at least a 2 year nursing or LPN degree, EMT, paramedic or graduation from a Medical Assistant program and coursework with a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology. As well as some history in applying splints, casts and wound care.

Workplace Experience :

At least one year of experience as an Orthopedic Cast Technician, Orthopedic Surgical Technician, Athletic trainer, Physical Therapy assistant, nursing or LPN degree, EMT, paramedic is preferred.

Orthopedic Surgical Technician or other related profession as a Casting Technician is preferred.

Equipment and Skills Training :

This position requires a solid, fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as technical work with orthopedic devices, splinting, casting and wound care related activities. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care provider. Competent in the use of standard medical office equipment and medical supplies including computers with appropriate medical software, facsimile machines, copying machines and telephones.

Physical Environment :

Family medical practice office.

Physical Effort :

Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; constant / repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

Key Results :

Applies casts using a variety of materials including plaster and synthetic casting materials and high and low temperature plastics.

Applies and adjusts orthopedic devices such as braces, splints, and compression stockings.

Arranges, assembles and adjusts traction equipment.

Removes sutures and staples.

Assists in Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery.

Cleans exam and procedure tables, work areas and tools according to schedules. Cleans general equipment (wheelchairs, IV poles, etc.) according to guidelines.

Stocks exam and procedure rooms according to schedules and as needed. Inventories specialty items. Initiates reorder of supplies as needed.

Performs appropriate documentation and patient education related to cast or splinting and as directed by physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant resident or Registered Nurse.

Arranges for take home supplies for patients.

Observes universal precautions.

Communicates effectively with patients / families and the clinic team in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.

Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety.

Completes additional duties and special tasks in a timely fashion.