Orthopedic Technician (Ortho Tech)

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, Bellingham Surgery Center and Surgery Center at Valley our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! Position Summary The Cast Technician works with physicians, physician assistants and medical assistants in caring for patients by applying varying casting techniques for different injuries and set casts according to the provider’s orders. Orthopedic cast technicians are responsible for applying and removing casts, splints and braces.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Minimum one-year as an orthopedic technologist, athletic trainer, MA or CNA with casting experience required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skilled in performance of basic computer/keyboard functions.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to organize work and establish procedures.
Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

Accredited orthopedic technologist program certification preferred but not required.
Previous experience in orthopedic healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient education on cast and splint care and wear
Assist the physician, physician assistant and medical assistant with orthopedic casting and application of splints.
Position involves the application and removal of casts, splints and braces
Facilitates communication between practice team and providers to meet patient needs
Utilizes EMR for provider and Medical Assistant support
Adheres to practice’s Safety, Risk Management, and Universal Precautions standards
Maintains compliance with current OSHA and infections waste management standards
Ensures supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.
Assists in ordering, re-ordering supplies, stocking clinical exam rooms, and other stocking duties as needed.
Measures, applies, changes and removes casts, braces and splints for patients.
Repairs casts.
Applies and instructs patient in the use of durable medical equipment.
Removes dressings, sutures and staples.
Prepares patients for exams and special procedures.
Initiates CPR and emergency measures as required.
Assists in transporting and rooming patients as needed.