What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technician position at MultiCare Clinics?
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.
