Cast Tech

Slocum-Orthopedics; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Slocum-Orthopedics in Eugene, OR, is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to apply and remove casts and splints as directed by a physician. The role supports wound care, suture removal, and assists with wound vacs when trained, ensuring accurate patient care documentation in the Nextgen EMR system.

You will also evaluate new equipment and processes, cross-train in other areas, and help with additional medical duties as appropriate, including assisting patients on/off casting tables.

Qualifications

• Experience applying and removing casts and splints as directed by a provider.
• Documentation of patient care using EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts and splints for orthopedic patients as directed by a provider.
• Removes sutures and stitches from incisions.
• Assists with simple wound care and wound vacs as trained.
• Evaluates potential new equipment and processes.
• Cross trains in other areas and assists with other medical duties as appropriate.
• Documents patient care through the Nextgen EMR System.
• Assists patients on/off casting table.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Orthopedic Technician

Certified Orthopedic Technician

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 - $31.00 / Hour
• Job Category 31
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

• Applies and removes casts and splints for orthopedic patients as directed by a provider.
• Removes sutures and stitches from incisions
• Assists with simple wound care and wound vacs as trained
• Evaluates potential new equipment and processes
• Cross trains in other areas and assists with other medical duties as appropriate
• Documents patient care through the Nextgen EMR System.
• Assists patients on/off casting table.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered orthopedic technician, certified orthopedic technician, or similar educational training/background preferable

Summary

• Responsible for applying and removing casts and splints as directed by physician.