Orthopaedic Cast Technician, Ortho Clinic

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 66,133,000 - 97,625,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center’s Orthopaedic Clinic in Port Angeles seeks an Orthopaedic Cast Technician. You will educate patients and apply, adjust, and remove casts, braces, dressings, and splints, while assisting with positioning during procedures.

The role requires 2–4 years of orthopaedic experience, a high school diploma or GED, and MA-R/MA-C licensure with BLS; orthopaedic tech training or certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting required.
• Graduate of a school for orthopaedic technician preferred.
• Licensure as MA-R or MA-C required; Orthopaedic Technologist Certification preferred; BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and apply, adjust, remove casts, braces, dressings and splints.
• Assist with positioning patients during procedures and manage orthopaedic instruments and supplies.
• Support surgical procedures under physician and PA-C direction.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Orthopaedic technician school graduate

MA-R or MA-C license

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification

BLS certification

Job description

## Orthopaedic Cast Technician, Ortho ClinicApply: Port Angeles: Sequim: Full time: Posted Today: JR-12162**ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:**Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! **FTE:**100%**WORK SHIFT**Days**PAY RANGE:**$23.08 - $34.07**UNION:**SEIU 1199-Service and Dietary**SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:** **Weekend & Holiday Shifts:** No **Shift Differentials:*** Evening - $3.00/hour* Night - $5.00/hour* Weekend - $4.50/hour **Premiums:*** Per Diem - 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits)* Lead - $3.25/hour* On-Call - $3.00/hour* Preceptor - $1.50/hour* Trainer - $1.50/hour **JOB DESCRIPTION:**The Orthopaedic Cast Technician provides patient care in the Orthopaedic Clinic under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeon and PA-Cs to educate patients, to adjust, apply, and remove casts, braces, dressings, and splints, and to perform office procedures. The technician may assist with positioning the patient during surgical procedures, and is knowledgeable about instruments, supplies, and equipment used during orthopaedic procedures. ***EDUCATION**** High school diploma/GED* Graduate of a school for training as orthopaedic technician preferred***EXPERIENCE**** Two to four years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting required* Clinical experience as an orthopaedic technician (or a similar position) with emphasis on casting and fitting of braces and splints preferred* Experience assisting in operating room under direction of a physician strongly preferred***LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS**** MA-R or MA-C required* Orthopaedic Technologist Certification preferred* Basic Life Support (BLS) certified