Orthopedic Technician — Casts, Braces & Patient Education

Sports Medicine North; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports Medicine North in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for our busy orthopedic surgery office. The Cast Technician will handle casting, splinting, and bracing for outpatients under a referring clinician’s order.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, wound care, and orthopedic principles, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Travel to other office locations may be needed and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health science, exercise science, or similar field OR technical training in an Orthopedic Technologist program
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as an orthopedic technician
• Knowledge of human anatomy, wound care, and basic orthopedic principles
• Experience with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and some web based applications
• HIPAA and other regulatory policies
• Insurance regulations, policies and procedures
• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, and professional etiquette

Responsibilities

• According to physician/physician assistant order
• Applies, removes, and adjusts plaster and fiberglass casts and splints
• Applies and adjusts prefabricated splints and braces
• Removes sutures and staples
• Assists physicians with clinical procedures, including removal of pins and the closed reduction of fractures
• Applies and removes wound and incisional dressings as directed by clinician
• Fits and trains patients to use axillary crutches and canes
• Educates patients on the proper care and use of orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and mobility aids
• Maintains inventory of cast room materials and places orders for supplies when necessary
• Ability to train new staff members in cast room procedures

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Professional representation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Orthopedic Technologist program

2+ years orthopedic technician experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sports Medicine North in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for our busy orthopedic surgery office. The Cast Technician will handle casting, splinting, and bracing for outpatients under a referring clinician’s order.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, wound care, and orthopedic principles, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Travel to other office locations may be needed and ongoing training is provided.