Plaster technician

Responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. Typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients that may fall in all age groups neonatal to geriatrics Ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory.  This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Casting Technician will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional- or supervisory staff. JOB REQUIREMENT:  Prior experience as a Casting Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician and other related profession.   Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Knowledge of orthopedic devices and their usage, fracture casting techniques.  Effective written and oral communication skills.  Tolerance to an acute care setting.  Ability to work as a team member.  Self motivated, but open to instruction and new ideas.  Familiarity or ability to learn with medical terminology.  Knowledge of and ability to implement aseptic technique.  Demonstrated computer experience, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.