US - Cast Technician

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Shriners Portland is seeking a full-time Cast Tech to assist with casts, traction, and related devices in the outpatient clinic. You will prepare patients, support the surgeon, and ensure accurate communications with families and the care team.

Responsibilities include applying/removing casts, maintaining devices, and supporting patient care in a fast-paced orthopedic unit. Relevant certifications are required or preferred, including BLS and Orthopedic Cast Technician training.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Completion of Orthopedic Cast Technician Program.
• Preferred: Certificate Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care within Orthopedic Technician scope.
• Performs casting and traction under supervision of surgeon.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Orthopedic Cast Technician Program

Certificate Medical Assistant

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.

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

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!