Orthopaedic Cast Technician – Clinic Care Expert

Olympic Medical Center; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula seeks an Orthopaedic Cast Technician to educate patients and manage casts, braces, dressings, and splints in the Orthopaedic Clinic under surgeon/PA- C supervision.

The role requires 2–4 years in orthopaedics, with preferred experience in casting, brace fitting, and OR support. Education includes a high school diploma and orthopaedic tech training; BLS and MA credentials are referenced in the listing.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting required.
• Clinical experience as an orthopaedic technician with emphasis on casting and fitting of braces and splints preferred.
• Experience assisting in operating room under direction of a physician strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, adjust, apply, and remove casts, braces, dressings, and splints under supervision.
• Assist with positioning the patient during surgical procedures; be knowledgeable about instruments and equipment used in orthopaedic procedures.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Casting and bracing

Patient education

OR assistance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Orthopaedic technician training

Job description

Olympic Medical Center on Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula seeks an Orthopaedic Cast Technician to educate patients and manage casts, braces, dressings, and splints in the Orthopaedic Clinic under surgeon/PA- C supervision.

The role requires 2–4 years in orthopaedics, with preferred experience in casting, brace fitting, and OR support. Education includes a high school diploma and orthopaedic tech training; BLS and MA credentials are referenced in the listing.