Cast Technician - Full Time - Days
Company: Williamson Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a
regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,
with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and
more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering
exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and
subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson
Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West
Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art
cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an
award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,
outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency
and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other
Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint
Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson
Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are
strategically located throughout the community, countywide
Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,
Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt
Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson
County. Learn more about our many specialized services at
WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your
talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in
our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of
Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional
pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our
employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for
curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the
diversity and cultural differences among one another and are
committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates
the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of
everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and
total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.
These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for
delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and
treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and
employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive
benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you
can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional
well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o
Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending
Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health
is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Position Summary: Provides casting services to the patients of Bone
and Joint Institute of Tennessee. Position Requirements: Formal
Education / Training: Experienced Orthopedic Cast Technician,
graduation with an Athletic trainer degree, Physical Therapy
assistant, at least a 2 year nursing or LPN degree, EMT, paramedic
or graduation from a Medical Assistant program and coursework with
a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology. As well as some
history in applying splints, casts and wound care. Workplace
Experience: At least one year of experience as an Orthopedic Cast
Technician, Orthopedic Surgical Technician, Athletic trainer,
Physical Therapy assistant, nursing or LPN degree, EMT, paramedic
is preferred. Orthopedic Surgical Technician or other related
profession as a Casting Technician is preferred. Equipment and
Skills Training: This position requires a solid, fundamental
knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as technical work with
orthopedic devices, splinting, casting and wound care related
activities. Clinical work is performed under the general
supervision of a licensed patient care provider. Competent in the
use of standard medical office equipment and medical supplies
including computers with appropriate medical software, facsimile
machines, copying machines and telephones. Physical Environment:
Family medical practice office. Physical Effort: Stooping, turning,
bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50
pounds; constant/repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable
vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as
necessary to perform job functions. Ability to read, write and
effectively communicate in English. Key Results: Applies casts
using a variety of materials including plaster and synthetic
casting materials and high and low temperature plastics. Applies
and adjusts orthopedic devices such as braces, splints, and
compression stockings. Arranges, assembles and adjusts traction
equipment. Removes sutures and staples. Assists in Operating Room
and Ambulatory Surgery. Cleans exam and procedure tables, work
areas and tools according to schedules. Cleans general equipment
(wheelchairs, IV poles, etc.) according to guidelines. Stocks exam
and procedure rooms according to schedules and as needed.
Inventories specialty items. Initiates reorder of supplies as
needed. Performs appropriate documentation and patient education
related to cast or splinting and as directed by physician, Nurse
Practitioner, Physician Assistant resident or Registered Nurse.
Arranges for take home supplies for patients. Observes universal
precautions. Communicates effectively with patients/families and
the clinic team in a manner that promotes positive working
relationships. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way
that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients,
visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness,
orderliness and safety. Completes additional duties and special
tasks in a timely fashion.
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