The Cast Technician supports Orthopedic Surgeons in outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings by applying, changing, and removing casts and traction devices while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role involves monitoring patients, reporting changes in condition to nursing staff, maintaining accurate electronic documentation, and educating patients and families. The Cast Technician maintains a clean and safe clinical environment, manages departmental inventory, complies with SEHA, DOH, and organizational policies, and participates in quality improvement, mandatory training, and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Orthopedic Surgeons with orthopedic outpatient procedures as well as inpatients and operating room.
• Applies and changes cast and applies various traction devices as directed.
• Reports any significant changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse-RN immediately.
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