Job Description

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The University of Miami UHealth System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Cast Technician in the Department of Orthopedics. 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. The cast technician will also assist with clinic efficiency by acting as a medical assistant as needed.

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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Department Specific Functions

The incumbent may also be required to step in and perform duties of the Medical Assistant role within the department as needed.

Travel to multiple locations may be required based on the needs of the Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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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 physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. 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:

Staff