Orthopaedic Cast Tech, Ortho Clinic

Olympic Medical Center • Sequim, WA

3d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic Cast Technician provides patient care in the Orthopaedic Clinic under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeon and PA-Cs to educate patients, to adjust, apply, and remove casts, braces, dressings, and splints, and to perform office procedures. The technician may assist with positioning the patient during surgical procedures, and is knowledgeable about instruments, supplies, and equipment used during orthopaedic procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Two to four years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting required
• MA-R or MA-C required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a school for training as orthopaedic technician preferred
• Clinical experience as an orthopaedic technician (or a similar position) with emphasis on casting and fitting of braces and splints preferred
• Experience assisting in operating room under direction of a physician strongly preferred
• Orthopaedic Technologist Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Educate patients
• Adjust, apply, and remove casts, braces, dressings, and splints
• Perform office procedures
• Assist with positioning the patient during surgical procedures
• Be knowledgeable about instruments, supplies, and equipment used during orthopaedic procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Non-discrimination
• Patient Rights
• HIPAA
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED