US - Cast Technician

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Cast Tech to assist the medical staff with casting, traction, and other orthopedic devices in the outpatient setting, while educating patients and families about care and self-management.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an Orthopedic Cast Technician Program, and Basic Life Support (BLS). The Cast Tech works under an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and collaborates with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Orthopedic Cast Technician Program completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of an Orthopedic Technician and OPC standards.
• Performs casting and traction services under the direction of an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Communicates with patients/families and the care team to ensure effective therapeutic intervention and patient safety.
• Prepares patients for application of orthopedic devices and removes plaster/fiberglass as ordered by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in application, removal, maintenance, and modification of casts, splints and traction.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Orthopedic Cast Technician Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Provides assistance to the medical staff in the application, maintenance and removal of casts, traction and other splint or motion device as ordered. Informs patients/families, staff and students about the use and care of casts and traction devices. Shriners Portland is looking for a full time Cast Tech to join the team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an Orthopedic Technician and the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) standards of care.

• Performs casting and traction services under the direction and supervision of an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon

• Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients/families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic intervention. Maintains competency, adheres to standards of practice, recognizes own learning needs to maximize professional development and optimal patient care

• Prepares patient for application of orthopedic devices, removes plaster/fiberglass as ordered by the physician.

• Demonstrates competency in the application, removal, maintenance, modifications of cast, splints and traction.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Orthopedic Cast Technician Program

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate Medical Assistant

• 1 year Orthopedic Technician

• 1 year related work experience

The pay range for this position is $19.97 - $29.95. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.