Orthopedic Technician

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking an orthopedic cast technician to provide technical support for casts, splints, and traction equipment in the Sunnybrook Medical Offices in Oregon. The role supports Emergency and Orthopedic Departments and inpatient nursing, assisting with procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities include proper application, adjustment, and removal of casts, assisting with procedures, wound care, patient transfer to X-ray, and ensuring adequate orthopedic supplies while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a medical terminology course or ability to complete within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casts, splints, traction equipment and orthopedic appliances.
• Support physicians during orthopedic procedures and post-operative care.
• Provide wound care and patient transport in the ED.
• Set up and adjust traction equipment per protocol.
• Educate patients and staff on cast care and appliance use.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate equipment repairs under supervision.

Skills

Casting & splinting

Medical terminology

Body mechanics

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology course

Job description

Job Summary

Provide technical support to Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, and inpatient nursing, in the application of casts, orthopedic appliances and traction equipment. Assists providers with orthopedic procedures and other tasks associated with client care. Provides information to clients and staff regarding application and care of orthopedic equipment and casts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems. Through proper application, adjustment, repair and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft appliances. In accordance with established procedures and under direction of M.D. or P.A.
• Provide technical support and assistance to providers during orthopedic procedures and post‑operatively. Through proper application of casts, assisting with supplies and equipment, proper positioning of patients and transfer of patients to X-ray for films. Under direction of M.D. or P.A.
• Provide assistance and technical support to Emergency Department MDs and RNs in treatment and care of ED clients, providing wound care, transporting clients, assisting with clerical duties, and assisting with other procedures and tasks under direction and supervision of MD and RN staff.
• Set‑up and adjust traction equipment in accordance with established procedure under direction of MDs.
• Provide information and instructions to clients regarding problems with casts or other orthopedic appliances under direction of MD and in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Ensure adequate amounts of orthopedic supplies and maintain orthopedic equipment by routine ordering of supplies and coordinating repair and replacement of equipment under supervision of department manager and in accordance with departmental procedure. Performs other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications

• Successful completion of an orthopedic cast tech training program or six (6) months casting and/or orthopedic experience.
• Completion of a college or vocational school class in medical terminology or ability to complete within six (6) months of employment.
• Final candidate must be able to successfully pass Kaiser Permanente casting test.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of casting and splinting techniques.
• Working knowledge of application of orthopedic appliances.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of fracture management.
• Basic knowledge of good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment.
• Application of basic casts and splints and orthopedic appliances.
• Ability to identify and evaluate problems with casts, splints and orthopedic appliances.
• Ability to identify problems with circulation and skin integrity related to use of orthopedic treatments and modalities and refer to appropriate provider.
• Demonstrated skills in documenting patient care using medical terminology.
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of fracture management to patient care.
• Demonstrated written and oral skills in communicating with other staff and providers.
• Ability to use proper techniques of body mechanics in application of casts and splints and performance of other job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in an inpatient setting.
• EMT or Medical Corpsmen experience of one year of CNA/Medical Assistant experience.
• EMT or Medical Corpmen or CNA/Medical Assistant Cert.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of care of patients with minor trauma injuries, minor patient care procedure.
• Basic knowledge of medical documentation.
• Working knowledge of traction application.
• Demonstrated skills in patient care including vital signs, minor wound care and dressing, lifting and turning of patients.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills identifying major bones and joints.
• Familiarity with traction equipment, set-up and application.

Notes

• Start of shift can be as early as 7:30am for 8-hour shift at all Cast Room locations.
• End of shift can be as late as 10pm at SYB Cast Room.

Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Sunnybrook Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 10:00 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W02|AFT|Local 5017

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Sunnybrook Medical Ofcs - Orthopedics-Cast Room B - 1008

Pay Range: $31.35 - $41.25 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.