Orthopedic Cast Tech: Patient-Focused Casting & Bracing

Olympic Medical Center; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 30,872 - 45,571; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center is seeking an Orthopaedic Cast Technician to provide patient care in the Orthopaedic Clinic under the direction of surgeons. Responsibilities include educating patients, applying and removing casts, and assisting in surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in orthopaedic settings, and relevant certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS). Join us in a location that offers beautiful recreational opportunities on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting required.
• Clinical experience as an orthopaedic technician preferred.
• Experience assisting in the operating room favored.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in the Orthopaedic Clinic under supervision.
• Educates patients and adjusts, applies, and removes casts.
• Assists with positioning during surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Casting and fitting braces

Assisting in operating room

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduate of a school for training as orthopaedic technician preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification

Job description

Olympic Medical Center is seeking an Orthopaedic Cast Technician to provide patient care in the Orthopaedic Clinic under the direction of surgeons. Responsibilities include educating patients, applying and removing casts, and assisting in surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in orthopaedic settings, and relevant certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS). Join us in a location that offers beautiful recreational opportunities on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.