Orthopedic Cast Technician - Anaheim

Cedars-Sinai•Anaheim, CA

1d•$25 - $39

About The Position

The Orthopedic Cast Technician supports orthopedic patient care by assisting with procedures and services under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The role includes positioning patients, applying and removing casts and splints, providing patient-care instructions, performing designated diagnostic tests, and assisting physicians with special procedures. The technician also manages casting supplies and equipment, reprocesses equipment, and may assist with electronic medical record scribing during office exams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required; the certification must remain valid for 60 days from the start date.
Current Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) certification from the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, or Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals, required.

Nice To Haves

One year of orthopedic cast technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in patient-care work, preferred.

Responsibilities

Position patients for procedures and note the degree of discomfort they experience.
Instruct patients in cast care, wound care, swelling, and how to remove and apply splints.
Under physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant direction, assist with orthopedic procedures and services, including applying slings and casts and inspecting or adjusting bandages and equipment.
Perform designated diagnostic tests as advised by providers and assist with follow-up scheduling needs.
Provide product and technical assistance to customers, including product preparation and procedural consultation for physicians and staff as appropriate.
Apply and remove a variety of splints, plaster casts, and fiberglass casts, and request x-rays as indicated under physician direction.
Perform special procedures such as windowing and wedging, and assist physicians with procedures such as pin removal and traction application.
Manage inventory and the ordering and receipt of casting supplies and equipment.
Clean and reprocess equipment and supplies according to standard work and department guidelines.
May assist physicians with scribing in the electronic medical record during office exams.