Orthopedic Cast Technician

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Flexible positions

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking an Orthopedic Technologist to provide technical and clinical support in orthopedic care. You will assist with immobilization therapies, casts, splints, braces, and other devices, while educating patients and families on care and safety.

Under supervision, you will help with procedures, daily clinic operations, and ensure high standards of patient safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to HIPAA and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an orthopedic clinic, urgent care, or ER with casting/splinting.
• Strong understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and sterile processing.
• Experience applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, braces, and devices.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient education.
• Excellent communication, patient service, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the orthopedic physician, provide technical and clinical support for orthopedic patients.
• Assist with immobilization therapies, procedures, patient education, and daily clinic operations while maintaining safety and care.
• Apply, adjust, modify, and remove casts, splints, traction devices, and other immobilization equipment as directed.
• Fit and adjust braces, boots, and supportive devices for proper function and patient comfort.
• Assist with minor procedures including reductions, injections, dressing changes, and other treatments.
• Remove sutures, staples, and dressings using established protocols.
• Monitor patient status and communicate concerns to providers.
• Educate patients and families on cast care, splint care, safety, mobility, and devices.

Skills

Orthopedic casting

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of MA/Orthopedic Technologist program

ROT certification

OTC certification

Job description

Orthopedic Technologist

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an orthopedic clinic, urgent care, or emergency room setting specializing in casting and splinting
• Strong understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, medical terminology, and sterile processing techniques
• Experience applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, braces, and orthopedic devices
• Ability to assist providers with clinical procedures and patient education
• Excellent communication, patient service, and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, position, and assist patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Technologist, or Military Medic program
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT)
• Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and the Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

What You Will Do

• Under the supervision of the orthopedic physician and clinic leadership, provide technical and clinical support in the care and treatment of orthopedic patients.
• Assist with immobilization therapies, clinical procedures, patient education, and daily clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Apply, adjust, modify, and remove casts, splints, traction devices, and other immobilization equipment as directed.
• Fit and adjust orthopedic braces, boots, and supportive devices to ensure proper function and patient comfort.
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, including reductions, injections, dressing changes, and other orthopedic treatments.
• Remove sutures, staples, and dressings using appropriate clinical techniques and established protocols.
• Monitor patient status and communicate concerns, complications, or changes in condition to providers.
• Educate patients and families on cast care, splint care, safety precautions, mobility restrictions, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Reinforce treatment plans and provider instructions while addressing routine patient questions.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms to support efficient patient care delivery.
• Maintain and stock clinical supplies, equipment, and casting materials.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness of casting and treatment areas.
• Support clinic workflow and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, safety standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, professionalism, and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

What Sets BRG Apart

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical, what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds across three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end‑of‑life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.