InGenesis is currently seeking a Cast Specialist to work with our client. In this role, you will serve as a trained member of the orthopedic team who assists health care professionals in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities concerning all casting duties.
If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we'll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
Job Duties:
- Under a physician's direction, prepares, applies, removes and adjusts casts and splints as advised by physician.
- Assists with procedures, including wound care and fracture reductions as advised by physician
- Prepares and applies orthopedic appliances, including durable medical equipment such as pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods.
- Conducts specialized measurements for custom brace fitting.
- Instructs patients in cast care and use of orthopedic appliances, including walking with casts, braces and crutches.
- Prepares traction and rigs pulleys, ropes and frames to assemble fracture beds as requested by the physician. May assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the 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 (durable medical equipment) to maintain inventory appropriate with patient volume.
- Responsible for coordinating collection of patient data as required for billing of specialty equipment.
- Assists 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- One year of experience in a hospital, clinic or medical practice setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- A strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology and expertise in the different materials and equipment involved in casts, splints and braces.
- Experience in clinic operations is preferred.
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Company Statement:
With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America's most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.