Orthopedic Cast Technician (Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202)

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

EMR
Sterile technique equipment

About the role

Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 25675

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional responsible for assisting providers in delivering high-quality orthopedic and clinical care. Skilled in applying, removing, and modifying casts, splints, and orthopedic devices while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Supports physicians with in-office procedures, prepares exam rooms, documents patient information accurately, and provides patient education on cast care and treatment plans.

Demonstrates strong knowledge of infection control, sterile techniques, and clinical protocols. Committed to improving patient satisfaction through compassionate communication, efficiency, and teamwork. Ensure proper stocking of supplies, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety standards to promote excellent patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Apply, remove, and modify casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices for all age groups under provider direction.
Assist physicians during orthopedics procedures (joint injections, wound care, suture/staple removal).
Prepare and position patients for examinations and procedures
Perform basic clinical duties (vital signs, patient history intake, documentation in EMR)
Provide patient education on cast care, splint care, brace use, crutch training, and post- procedure instructions
Recognize signs of circulation issues, swelling, infection, or complications and report promptly
Maintain sterile field and follow infection control protocols
Stock exam rooms and cast carts daily; monitor supply levels and check expiration dates.
Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment and instruments
Document procedures, patient interactions, and provider instructions accurately
Support the training and development of orthopedic medical students and residents through instruction, clinical guidance, and hands-on education as appropriate.
Performs assigned administrative duties for the Orthopedic clinic, including triaging physicians’ schedules, coordinating and adjusting patient appointments as needed, and communicating appointment details to patients in a timely and professional manner.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus a minimum of one year working experience in medical environment (i.e., nursing, ambulance or surgery)
Basic Life Support BLS) certification
Previous splinting, bracing, casting experience
A minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or Orthopedic setting
National Board for Certification of Orthopedics technology or/ National Association of Orthopedic Technology preferred
Nursing assistant or medical assistant training preferred

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

About Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

Municipal corporation managing public health and hospital divisions in Indianapolis.

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