Cast Technician
About The Position
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Join the team at MultiCare Orthopedics Northwest! We are seeking a Cast Technician—prior experience preferred, Certified Medical Assistant credential is required FTE: 1.0, Shift: days, Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5 pm Position Summary Provides a variety of services associated with orthopedic casting procedures to patients. Aids in patient care by performing the application and removal of casts, splints, and braces. Ensures proper healing of patient injuries through education of proper casting care and instruction on using crutches, walkers, and other aides. Responsible for removal of sutures and staples, re-bandaging of wounds, and/or application of steri-strips.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or Associate’s or technical Surgical Technologist degree required.
- Washington State (DOH) Medical Assistant – Certified licensure or Washington State (DOH) Surgical Technologist licensure required.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) required within one year of hire depending on location.
Nice To Haves
- Previous casting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that adequate supplies of plaster, padding, linen, bandages, splints and related materials are available in each procedure room.
- Ensures that all equipment, including cast saws, cast tables, and assorted hardware (pin cutters, drills, screwdrivers, etc.) are ready and in proper working condition.
- Ensures that pertinent clinic notes and x-rays are available for each patient.
- Escorts patient to exam rooms and prepares patient for exam/treatment.
- Orients patients, enters ancillary orders and directs patients to studies.
- Instructs patients and families in use and care of immobilizing devices.
- Reinforces routine instructions given to patients by other healthcare providers.
- Distributes patient education materials.
- Observes, collects and documents patient information obtained while providing care.
- Reports significant changes or pertinent information to licensed personnel.
- Provides care/treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to measurement of vital signs, height and weight.
- Performs skin preps/scrubs and simple wound care and assists with clinic-based procedures.
- Creates, applies, and removes immobilizing devices such as splints, wet plaster and fiberglass casts.
- Removes sutures as necessary.
Benefits
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
