Orthopaedic Cast Technician Jobs in Texas

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Certification in an orthopedic-related field (i.e., Athletic Trainer).

Graduation from a formal six week Nursing Assistant program and at least one full year of full-time experience.

Two years on a job full-time experience in a hospital, health care setting or physician's office.

The candidate should display initiative, have the ability to multitask and be able to take on additional responsibilities.

If currently possess licensure or certification, expectation would be to continue with this licensure or certification.

Advanced knowledge of theory and application of skin, skeletal and manual traction.

Expert knowledge of the proper application of aseptic techniques and setting up surgical fields and draping patients for surgical procedures.

Order orthopaedic equipment and supplies.

Take necessary measurements (i.e. grip strength, leg lengths).

Remove staples, sutures, Steinman pins and K-wires.

Change dressing and care for wounds.