Join Cleveland Clinic Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

　　Cleveland Clinic's Sports Health Center provides top-quality patient care to athletes at the recreational, high school, collegiate, and professional levels. As a Cast Technician at Cleveland Clinic's Sports Health Center, you will become an integral part of our Orthopedic team. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

　　Measuring, applying, changing, repairing, and removing casts, braces, and splints.

　　Educating patients and their families.

　　Coordinating resident and nursing in-service programs.

　　Meeting with sales representatives to review new/different products used in cast application.

　　Our ideal caregiver is someone who:

　　Is a motivated self-starter.

　　Acts in a professional, caring, and helpful manner.

　　Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

　　At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Measures, applies, changes and removes casts, braces and splints for patients.

　　Repairs casts.

　　Applies and instructs patient in the use of durable medical equipment.

　　Removes dressings, sutures and staples.

　　Prepares patients for exams and special procedures.

　　Identifies and reports changes in patient status to RN and/or MD.

　　Initiates CPR and emergency measures as required.

　　Assists in transporting and rooming patients as needed.

　　Provides health education to patients and families.

　　Ensures supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.

　　Assists in ordering, re-ordering supplies, stocking clinical exam rooms, and other stocking duties as needed.

　　Maintains all designated work areas in a neat, orderly manner.

　　Communicates patient concerns to the physician and other caregivers.

　　Facilitates the smooth operation of the outpatient clinic desk.

　　Coordinates resident and nursing in-service programs and presentations.

　　Meets with sales representatives to review new/different products used in cast application in conjunction with coordinator, inventory control.

　　Education:

　　High School Diploma or GED required.

　　Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program including an externship may be considered.

　　Certifications:

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)Complexity of Work:

　　Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

　　Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.

　　Work Experience:

　　One year experience as a cast technician or in a related position in the operating room or other related patient care setting.

　　Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform duties of the job.

　　Basic knowledge of math.

　　Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program may offset some of the experience requirement.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

　　Requires standing or sitting for extensive periods of time.

　　Able to lift and transfer patients.

　　Requires some exposure to body fluids.

　　Personal Protective Equipment:

　　Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

　　Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities