Orthopedic Technician

MultiCare Health System
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2025
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. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, core business Position Summary The Orthopedic Technician is responsible for providing care to patients within the scope of a Medical Assistant-Certified/Medical Assistant - Registered to include cast, splint, or DME Application to the limb and/or other parts of the patient's body following an accident, orthopedic condition, or post-surgery. You will be an integral part of the team working under the direction of a licensed healthcare practitioner and utilize your knowledge towards the integration of available standards, resources and data. Responsibilities You will perform safe clinical skills with the scope of practice of the CMA, including clinical duties in the management of ambulatory patients to include documentation in patient EMR You will apply casts, splints, and Durable Medical Equipment per Physician or APP orders You will advise the patient on proper care for their casts/splints You will participate in inventory management of clinical/cast supplies and DME Requirements Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) or Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Registered/Certified Orthopedic Tech credentialing from ASOP /NAOT obtained within in one year of being in role One (1) year of Orthopedic and casting experience preferred Consideration will be given to internal candidates not meeting minimum requirements Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here.