Orthopedic Technician

As an Ortho Tech Float, you will provide technical support to Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, and inpatient nursing, in the application of casts, orthopedic appliances, and traction equipment. You will assist providers with orthopedic procedures and other tasks associated with client care, providing information to clients and staff regarding application and care of orthopedic equipment and casts.

• Provide technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems, through proper application, adjustment, repair, and removal of all types of casts, splints, and soft appliances.
• Assist providers with orthopedic procedures and post-operative care, ensuring proper application of casts, assisting with supplies and equipment, and proper positioning of patients.
• Provide technical support and assistance to Emergency Department MDs and RNs in treatment and care of ED clients, providing wound care, transporting clients, and assisting with clerical duties.
• Set-up and adjust traction equipment in accordance with established procedure under direction of MDs.
• Provide information and instructions to clients regarding problems with casts or other orthopedic appliances under direction of MD and in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Ensure adequate amounts of orthopedic supplies and maintain orthopedic equipment by routine ordering of supplies and coordinating repair and replacement of equipment under supervision of department manager and in accordance with departmental procedure.

• Successful completion of an orthopedic cast tech training program or six (6) months casting and/or orthopedic experience.
• Completion of a college or vocational school class in medical terminology or ability to complete within six (6) months of employment.
• Final candidate must be able to successfully pass Kaiser Permanente casting test.

• Working knowledge of casting and splinting techniques.
• Working knowledge of application of orthopedic appliances.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of fracture management.
• Basic knowledge of good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment.
• Application of basic casts and splints and orthopedic appliances.
• Ability to identify and evaluate problems with casts, splints, and orthopedic appliances.
• Ability to identify problems with circulation and skin integrity related to use of orthopedic treatments and modalities and refer to appropriate provider.