CastTechnician

**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). **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** 1\. Assists physician and nursing personnel with orthopedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints. 2\. Supports medical staff with routine examination and treatment procedures such as removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying dressings. 3\. Provides continuity of post-op care casting, splinting, and bracing, and documents all treatments in patients’ medical records. 4\. Administers medication and assists with medical supplies and equipment during minor procedures. 5\. Maintains appropriate par level of supplies, medications, and instruments, and places orders. 6\. Keeps examination rooms, and cast rooms, fully stocked and ensures that they are cleaned after each patient. 7\. Maintains coding procedures for modalities and supplies utilized. 8\. Facilitates patient flow and assists physician and nursing personnel in coordinating patient care. 9\. 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 inclu