Ortho Cast Technologist - Patient Care & Casting Expert

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon, seeks an Orthopedics Technologist to support the orthopedics clinic by applying, removing and assessing casts, braces and other immobilization devices. You will work with surgeons and clinical staff to review patient needs and immobilization options, and you will contribute to training and education within the cast room.

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe, organized clinic environment while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be Registered Orthopedic Technologist or Orthopedic Technologist Certified.
• A minimum of two years in a medical facility or medical office.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality orthopedic care by applying, removing and assessing casts, braces and other immobilization devices.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff to review patient needs, imaging and appropriate immobilization options.
• Coordinate cast room procedures while developing and providing training and continuing education for clinic staff.
• Educate patients and families on the proper use, care and wearing of orthotic devices both in person and by telephone.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized cast room environment while completing accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
• Manage clinic supplies and medications by receiving, storing, stocking and distributing items to appropriate clinical areas.
• Monitor inventory and par levels and order supplies to ensure necessary cast, brace and clinical materials remain readily available.

Skills

Cast application

Cast removal

Patient education

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered Orthopedic Technologist (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals)

Orthopedic Technologist Certified (National Association of Orthopedic Technologists)

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon, seeks an Orthopedics Technologist to support the orthopedics clinic by applying, removing and assessing casts, braces and other immobilization devices. You will work with surgeons and clinical staff to review patient needs and immobilization options, and you will contribute to training and education within the cast room.

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe, organized clinic environment while