$33.15-$40.26 Hourly / $5,746.00-$6,979.00 Monthly / $68,952.00-$83,746.00 Yearly
Under supervision performs a variety of duties in a hospital in assisting in the application and removal of regular casts and other orthopedic attachments; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: Carrying out existing procedures relating to the application and removal of casts and other orthopedic attachments; making regular contacts with patients in adjusting and applying casts; keeping routine records and reports; work requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity for lifting patients and manipulating plaster casts and materials; involves exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions.
1. Applies and removes regular plaster casts in the cast room, orthopedic wards or clinics according to specific instructions of attending physician; applies and adjusts bandages, splints and related materials; removes whole and broken casts.
2. Makes and prepares crutches and pylons for amputees; may order crutches, canes and other supplies; prepares canvas covers, Bradford frames, Stryker frames and Foster bed covers; answers calls from doctors for overhead frames and/or attachments; issues crutches and cams; demonstrates attachments and equipment to fitted patients; sets up exercise frames for special patient needs,
3. Assists in maintaining records of cast room supplies and in keeping the cast room stocked; maintains cast room in a clean and orderly condition; maintains cast room equipment in a workable condition,
4. Keeps records of work performed and patients treated,
Requires a working knowledge of: Various types of casts, crutches, canes and other orthopedic equipment; their principal uses and how they are applied and removed.
Requires ability and skill to: Follow oral and written instructions accurately; keep simple records, be cooperative with other employees and superiors.