Sr. Casting Technician - Pediatric

• FTE: 1
• Pay Range: $21.70 - $32.55 /

Work Schedule: 
100% FTE, 40 hours per week, day shift.  Weekly schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm.  This position will work onsite at American Family Children's Hospital at University Hospital at 1675 Highland Ave., Madison, WI.  It will also work at our Science Drive Medical Center at 621 Science Dr., Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging! MAs and CNAs interested in Ortho are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Sr. Casting Technician-Pediatric to:

• Join our Orthopedic surgeons who provide a full range of surgical services.
• Collaborate with all medical staff to determine the most appropriate cast or brace for a patient with particular diagnosis and treatment(s).
• Assist with development and follow policies and procedures relating to cast room staff duties.
• Provide quality care to pediatric patients in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Apply and remove casts, apply and adjust braces and splints, perform suture removal and minor wound care, and stocking supplies.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.