Orthopedic Casting Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Orthopedic Technician to assist physicians and PAs in the operating room, on patient floors, and in physician offices with the application and removal of casts and orthopedic devices.

Responsibilities include applying and removing casts, assisting with minor procedures, ensuring cast care and patient education, and documenting care. Requires WA MA license/cert and BLS; casting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MA license WA within 2 months of hire or MA certificate WA required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Casting experience or orthopedic technician background preferred.
• Knowledge of casts, skin care, cast care, and splints.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician/PA with orthopedic casting, including application and removal of casts and splints.
• Suture and staple removal with aftercare instructions; provide patient education on skin care, cast care and safety.
• Assess patients for cast-related complications and perform cast repair and splinting.
• Perform routine exams and procedures: removing casts, wound cleaning, and applying medications/dressings.
• Prepare and assist with minor procedures; assist with pins or screws, joint injections and closed reductions.

Skills

Casting experience

Orthopedic terminology

Cast care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA License WA

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Orthopedic Technician to assist physicians and PAs in the operating room, on patient floors, and in physician offices with the application and removal of casts and orthopedic devices.

Responsibilities include applying and removing casts, assisting with minor procedures, ensuring cast care and patient education, and documenting care. Requires WA MA license/cert and BLS; casting experience preferred.