Orthopedic Technician

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

ORTHO TECH FOR CAPITOL HILL & BELLEVUE.

Job Summary:

Provides primary responsibility to assist the physician/physician assistant in the operating room, on patient floors, and in physician offices with the application and removal of casts and orthopedic devices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the physician/PAs with orthopedic casting, the procedures include the application and remove of a variety of casts and splints.
• Suture and staple removal with after care instructions for patients. Provide pre and post instructions to patients: skin care, cast care, and safety measures using AVS or handouts as appropriate. Instruct patients on cast wear, swelling, and how to remove and apply splints (document appropriate information in patients chart).
• Patient assessment for complications of casts: pressure points, compartment syndrome, and compromised skin integrity. Cast repair and splinting.
• Perform routine exam and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying medications and dressings.
• Prepare and assist physicians and PAs with minor procedures. Assist providers in placement or removal of pins or screws, joint injections and closed reductions.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Medical assistant with casting experience or who is currently working as an orthopedic technician.
• Knowledge of different types of casts: application, removal and suture removal.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology, especially orthopedic terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (National Association of Orthopedic Technologists) by date of hire/transfer.
• Advanced knowledge of the application and removal of casts. Independent in the workplace.
• Certified orthopedic technician or MA with vast experience in casting.