Orthopedic Specialist
2 weeks ago
At UTHealth, we are seeking a skilled Cast Specialist to join our team of healthcare professionals. As a Cast Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering patient care and assuming responsibilities concerning all casting duties.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare, apply, remove, and adjust casts and splints as advised by physicians.
- Assist with procedures, including wound care and fracture reductions as advised by physicians.
- Prepare and apply orthopedic appliances, including durable medical equipment such as pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods.
- Conduct specialized measurements for custom brace fitting.
- Instruct patients in cast care and use of orthopedic appliances.
- Prepare traction and rigs pulleys, ropes, and frames to assemble fracture beds as requested by physicians.
- Assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in equipment, and make adjustments as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning and stocking the cast and soft goods room.
- Responsible for ordering special supplies or equipment, including DME, to maintain inventory appropriate with patient volume.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Practices positive customer and peer relations.
- Respects and supports patient rights.
- Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic/departmental level.
- Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
- Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- A strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Expertise in the different materials and equipment involved in casts, splints, and braces.
- Considerable knowledge of casting materials is necessary.
- Reasonable experience in clinic operations series is desirable.
UTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, and a retirement/pension plan. We also offer work/life services, such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, and gym membership discounts.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, please visit our website for more information.
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