Casting Technician

OrthoAlaska LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off starting at three weeks

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled Orthopedic Casting Technician to join our growing team in Alaska. In a collaborative environment, you will learn to apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts, fit walking aids, and support surgeons and assistants.

You will educate patients, document care, maintain supplies, and train staff. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental, FSA/HSA, 401(k) and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; medical-specific certification preferred.
• Experience with casting, splinting, and orthopedic devices preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and patient safety basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform splinting, casting, and application of braces under physician guidance.
• Assist with patient care activities and dressing changes as appropriate.
• Educate patients on care, safety, and use of walking aids.
• Document care and manage casting supplies and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Casting application

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate or related associate’s degree

Tools

Casting materials

Sterile technique

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Orthopedic Casting Technician to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

General Summary: In a collaborative environment and working under the guidance of physicians, orthopedic casting technicians teach patients to use walking aids such as canes and crutches, and fit and adjust equipment as necessary. Orthopedic castingtechnicians apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts and inform patients about the risks of treatment. Under the guidance of surgeons, orthopedic technicians fabricate splints and manage other simple medical technology, including braces and prosthetic limbs.

• Follows the organization’s standards for ethical business conduct.
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.

Representative duties

• Perform splinting, casting, and application of traction, braces and other devices under the direction of an orthopedic physician or physician assistant.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist and specific training, assisting orthopedic physician with dressing changes, suture and pin removal, incision and drainage, reducing fractures, etc.
• Educate patients and staff regarding proper care and use of appliances.
• Document the care administered.
• Monitor and order and all casting, clinical, DME, and patient supplies including instruments
• Clean and autoclave instruments.
• Orient and provide on-the-job training in casting and splinting to resident physicians and staff.

Knowledge and skill requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and of orthopedic supplies.

Skills:

• Skill in the area of tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Skilled in the application of casting, splinting, and orthopedic appliances

Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Preferred Experience

Medical Assistant or orthopedic technology certificate or related associate’s degree

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

Benefits

• competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

OPA benefits

• health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• paid time off

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.