Orthopedic Technician - Casts, Splints & Patient Care

Dignity Health Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking an Ortho Tech Medical Assistant to support orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces. You will prepare patients, educate on device care, and ensure comfort during procedures while maintaining equipment and documenting interactions.

The role requires orthopedic knowledge, aseptic technique, and device application skills, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers and prior MA or EMR experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.
• Six (6) months related experience casting and splinting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR required.
• Preferred: EMR experience, bilingual English/Spanish, prior MA experience, experience in designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces; prepare patients and educate on device care.
• Ensure patient comfort during applications and removals; maintain equipment and document interactions.
• Document clinically relevant findings in patient records per hospital protocols.
• Monitor and record vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL/I&O, and blood glucose as directed.
• Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies; assist during examinations, treatments, and procedures.

Skills

Orthopedic knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Device application skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking an Ortho Tech Medical Assistant to support orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces. You will prepare patients, educate on device care, and ensure comfort during procedures while maintaining equipment and documenting interactions.

The role requires orthopedic knowledge, aseptic technique, and device application skills, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers and prior MA or EMR experience.