Cast Technician

MultiCare Health System

Yakima, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Career Development, Casting, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Fellowship, Healthcare Providers, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Order Processing, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Education, Radiography, Treatment Plan, Tuition Fees, Wound Care

LOCATION

Yakima, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Join the team at MultiCare Orthopedics Northwest! We are seeking a Cast Technician-prior experience preferred, Certified Medical Assistant credential is required

FTE: 1.0, Shift: days, Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5 pm

Position Summary
Provides a variety of services associated with orthopedic casting procedures to patients. Aids in patient care by performing the application and removal of casts, splints, and braces. Ensures proper healing of patient injuries through education of proper casting care and instruction on using crutches, walkers, and other aides. Responsible for removal of sutures and staples, re-bandaging of wounds, and/or application of steri-strips.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that adequate supplies of plaster, padding, linen, bandages, splints and related materials are available in each procedure room.

Ensures that all equipment, including cast saws, cast tables, and assorted hardware (pin cutters, drills, screwdrivers, etc.) are ready and in proper working condition.

Ensures that pertinent clinic notes and x-rays are available for each patient. Escorts patient to exam rooms and prepares patient for exam/treatment. Orients patients, enters ancillary orders and directs patients to studies.

Instructs patients and families in use and care of immobilizing devices. Reinforces routine instructions given to patients by other healthcare providers. Distributes patient education materials.

Observes, collects and documents patient information obtained while providing care. Reports significant changes or pertinent information to licensed personnel.

Provides care/treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to measurement of vital signs, height and weight. Performs skin preps/scrubs and simple wound care and assists with clinic-based procedures. Creates, applies, and removes immobilizing devices such as splints, wet plaster and fiberglass casts.

Removes sutures as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or Associate's or technical Surgical Technologist degree required.

Experience: Previous casting experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Washington State (DOH) Medical Assistant - Certified licensure or Washington State (DOH) Surgical Technologist licensure required. American Heart Association BLS required. Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) required within one year of hire depending on location.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.32 - $36.44 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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